The 2018 Quinault l'Enclos, a Bordeaux blend from the Saint Emilion sub-region in France, has garnered attention for its balance and complexity. Produced by Quinault l'Enclos, under the expertise of the Château Cheval Blanc team, this wine features a harmonious blend of 70-71.5% Merlot, 14-15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 14-15% Cabernet Franc, aged in 50% new oak barrels.

Critics have praised this wine for its textural depth and aromatic complexity. Roger Voss of Wine Enthusiast awarded it a score of 94, noting the wine's rich fruit profile and well-crafted tannins, predicting it will age well and recommending it be enjoyed from 2026. Vinous also gave it a 94 rating, highlighting its creamy texture and intensity, achieved through a decade of meticulous replanting and vineyard management.

Jeb Dunnuck described the wine as "rich, full-bodied, and beautifully textured," with earthy notes of red and black currant fruits, truffle, and leather, suggesting a long aging potential of up to two decades. Lisa Perrotti-Brown from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate echoed this sentiment, appreciating the wine's "velvety texture" and "perfumed black fruits," and recommending a couple of years of cellaring before opening.

Decanter praised the wine's precision and elegance, noting its early ripening, which avoided issues with mildew, resulting in a yield of 40hl/ha. The wine's "pristine blue fruits and floral touches" were emphasized, along with its higher Cabernet content.

James Suckling described it as "juicy" with "creamy, polished tannins," advising consumption after 2024, while Jeff Leve noted its improvement over time, with flavors of licorice, black cherry, and spice. Overall, the 2018 Quinault l'Enclos stands out for its balanced structure and promising aging potential.