Sanctus Vintage:2005 Moderate wood is present on

Moderate wood is present on the spicy

Enough reduction is present to mask all but wisps of citrus character

The rich and solidly voluminous medium-bodied flavors possess very good mid-palate density

“One sees the botrytis during the harvest and one senses the possibilities

and terrific Chardonnay

Sanctus Vintage:2005 Moderate wood is present onFrom a special 7. 5 acre parcel culled from the Bienfaisance vineyard, this 1,000 case cuvee is dominated by its Merlot component (the blend also includes some Cabernet Franc). As are most of St. Emilions garigiste wines, it is given a Burgundian like treatment of pre fermentation cold maceration, malolactic in barrel, aging on its lees, and little clarification, all designed to accentuate the terroir, and enhance the wines texture and perfume. The