This special
cuvée has been crafted from a selection from
four hectares of the estate with the finest chalky
soils. The blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet
Franc has benefited from specific operations performed
both during its vinification and its ageing.
Upon completion of the alcoholic fermentation, the
wines are transferred directly into new French oak
barrels for their malolactic fermentation. They
are subsequently aged in the wood for 18 to 22 months,
without any racking.
These practices give the Sanctus its remarkable mineral expression and its considerable cellaring potential. The deep garnet red colour precedes the rich nose of very ripe dark fruit, heralding the combination of powerfulness, complexity, breed and elegance on the palate.
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«Sanctus
2001, a round, full-bodied wine
with fine, silky tannins.»
La Revue du Vin de France. |
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