Sanctus Vintage:2005 sleek and muscular flavors that

sleek and muscular flavors that possess a lovely sense of underlying tension on the pungently saline finish

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

and terrific Chardonnay

sweet and totally inviting

(from 5 different parcels located in La Columbière

Sanctus Vintage:2005 sleek and muscular flavors thatFrom 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