Sanctus 2018 (750ML)

92-94 JD / 91-93 VM / 91-92 JS / 90-92 WA

A smaller production cuvée, the 2018 Château Sanctus is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc and comes from the more limestone soils of the upper plateau. Rocking notes of black raspberries, cassis, crushed flowers, and a salty minerality all emerge from this medium to full-bodied Saint-Émilion that has beautiful purity of fruit, considerate elegance, and the sunny, sexy fruit of the vintage. It’s going to benefit from short-term cellaring and keep for 10-15 years. - Jeb Dunnuck

The 2018 Sanctus is a rich, creamy Saint-Émilion built on textural resonance and depth. Dark cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather and spice build in a wine that balances fruit intensity with fresher notes from these limestone soils. The 2018 is absolutely impeccable.- Antonio Galloni

A deep and satisfying young wine with blackberry and walnut-skin character. Hints of chocolate. Medium to full body. Flavorful finish. - James Suckling

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Sanctus drifts effortlessly from the glass with bold black plum preserves, warm blackberries and mulberries scents plus hints of tree bark, Sichuan pepper and hoisin with a touch of bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is laden with muscular fruit and great freshness, framed by chewy tannins and finishing earthy. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate