SANCTUS 2001 Bright medium ruby. Bright, pure aromas of blackberry and coffee. Juicy but slightly medicinal flavors of blackberry and black cherry; a slightly chunky, muscular style of 2001, finishing with edgy tannins. (88-89)
The '02 may well turn out to be more pliant. Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - USA
April 2003
SANCTUS 2001 It is obvious that hotspot winemaking consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt has had a profound impact on the quality of these wines. The 2001 exhibits a deep purple color, and a sweet nose of blackberry liqueur intermixed with cassis, licorice, vanilla, and expresso. It is deep, full-bodied, heady, and certainly one of the best St.-Emilions. Anticiped maturity: 2007-2017 (90-92) Robert M. Parker - The Wine Advocate - USA
June 2007
SANCTUS 2000 Nez aux notes végétales fines, fruits cuits. Matière ample, riche, soyeux, finale aux arômes de fruits rouges cuits et confiturés.
Equilibré, séducteur. L'AMATEUR DE BORDEAUX
