SANCTUS 2002 Dégustation par le GRAND JURY EUROPEEN, de 172 grands crus de Bordeaux 2002.
Sanctus 2002 / Saint-Emilion Grand Cru prend la 40ème place sur 172. Note : 90,42 sur 100 Note de cohésion (coherence des opinions des 25 dégustateurs) : Trés bien. Grand Jury Européen
Mai 2003
SANCTUS 2002 (a special cuvee from Chateau La Bienfaisance, vinified by consulting oenologist Stephane Derenoncourt).
Medium ruby. Reticient but perfumed aromas of black cherry, licorice and bitter chocolate. Fat, sweet and round, with impressive mouthfilling breadth and concentration. Intriguing suggestions of minerals and chocolate to go with the blackberry, black cherry, licorice, tobacco leaf and mint. Finishes with chewy, ripe tannins and very good length.(87-90) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - USA
Avril 2003
SANCTUS 2002 It seems that "Garage Wines" are beginning to become a thing of the past (writes Steven Spurrier). Just as well, as their over-charged fruit never saw them built to last. They are being replaced in Bordeaux jargon by "Cult Wines".
70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc. Very good colour, very rich supple fruit with blackcurrant Merlot and tobacco leafiness of Cabernet Franc, wonderful ripeness on the palate, elegant and fine. Drink 2006-15 (4/5 Stars) Decanter (GB) - Bordeaux 'cult' wines
