2012 Château la Bienfaisance Sanctus St. Émilion Grand Cru Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2012
Château la Bienfaisance Sanctus (St. Émilion Grand Cru)
Sanctus reached one of the higher degrees of ripeness in the vintage at 14.37% ABV. Blending the 70% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Franc, the wine has silky tannins, sweet, dark red berries and a soft, cherry-filled finish. 90-92 Pts 2,989 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2013 |
When to Drink Chateau La Bienfaisance, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Bienfaisance needs some time before it can be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 hour or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau La Bienfaisance is usually better with at least 4-6 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau La Bienfaisance offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 5-15 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau La Bienfaisance with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Bienfaisance is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau La Bienfaisance is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau La Bienfaisance is also good when matched with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.
Both wines, Sanctus and Chateau La Bienfaisance have been improving in quality since the 2005 vintage. Currently, Chateau La Bienfaisance is spending the money and making all the right choices needed to produce the best Bordeaux wines possible at their estate.