Sanctus Vintage:2005 “One sees the botrytis during

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

(from 5 different parcels located in La Columbière

pomegranate and a nicely broad range of spice elements

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

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

Sanctus Vintage:2005 “One sees the botrytis duringFrom 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