Sanctus Vintage:2005 Moderate wood is present on

Moderate wood is present on the spicy

(89-92)/2018+

Russell Bevan's style and this Stags Leap vineyard marry beautifully to produce an unabashedly opulent Cabernet that will drink well right out of the gate

pomegranate and a nicely broad range of spice elements

Sanctus Vintage:2005 Moderate wood is present onFrom 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