Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Prado Enea is a wondrous wine, an extraordinary marriage of an essentially modern outlook, but within a gran reserva framework. The best of both worlds, in other words. After 36 months in French oak and extended bottle age, this fantastic vintage is really starting to sing; sweet but dark fruits, soft spice and black pepper, a firm tannic grip, yet with an ethereally silky texture. Beguiling from start to finish.’ – Simon Field MW, Decanter.com, 94/100 (Jul 2021)

‘It's still young. It's never a dark wine, more of a ruby or bright color, and it has a nose of youth, subtle and elegant. But the quality shows in the unbelievable elegance and harmony on the palate, where the tannins are very fine, the flavors are subtle but deep and the length is just phenomenal. This is only medium-bodied, with perfect ripeness and integrated acidity. This should have a very long life in bottle, especially as I had the chance to check the evolution of the 2004 next to this.’ - Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate, 97/100 (Feb 2018)

‘Vivid ruby-red. A highly complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe red berries, cherry liqueur, pipe tobacco and mocha, with a smoky mineral overtone lending urgency. Sweet, mineral-laced black raspberry, cherry-vanilla and floral pastille flavors show impressive depth and are complemented by suggestions of spicecake and bitter chocolate and show impressive back-end energy. Combines power and delicacy with a sure hand and finishes supple, sweet and very long, with silky tannins making a late appearance.’ – Josh Raynolds, Vinous, 95/100 (Sep 2018)

‘Ripe, chunky and slightly static is how to describe the nose on this prime gran reserva from a benchmark year. A flush lush palate shows no gaps and is full from side to side. Baked plum and berry flavors are ripe to the max without tasting sweet, while this darkens up and tastes more savory on the finish. Drink from 2020–2035.’ – Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, 94/100 (Nov 2018)

‘A silky texture carries berry, cherry, spice and mineral flavors in this generous red. Orange peel acidity and light, firm tannins keep this focused. Maturing notes of tobacco and tea add depth. Harmonious and graceful. Drink now through 2024.’ – Thomas Matthews, Wine Spectator, 94/100 (Sep 2018)