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Sanctus 2005

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

93
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (176), April 2008

A garagiste selection from a 7.5-acre parcel culled from Chateau La Bienfaisance’s vineyard, Sanctus is a 1,000-case cuvee made from a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Perfectionist winemaking techniques, including small yields of 30-38 hectoliters per hectare, long macerations, malolactic in barrel, and aging sur-lie, have resulted in a stunningly rich, profound St.-Emilion. An inky/purple color is followed by aromas of graphite, camphor, blackberry liqueur, white chocolate, pain grille, and spice. This superb, full-bodied, opulent, well-textured wine should be drinkable young, but age easily for 15 or more years.

92/94
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (170), April 2007

Sanctus is the luxury cuvee of Chateau La Bienfaisance, and the 2005 is unquestionably their finest effort to date. A 90% Merlot/10% Cabernet Franc blend fashioned from yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare, this blockbuster boasts an inky/purple color in addition to scents of graphite, blueberries, blackberries, cassis, and espresso roast. Dense, rich, and pure, with high, but sweet tannin, amazing levels of glycerin, and a 40+ second finish, it should drink well young yet age effortlessly for 15-18 years.

92/95
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (164), April 2006
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