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Le Bon Pasteur 2018 75cl

AOC | Pomerol | Bordeaux | France
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93 Robert Parker
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Bon Pasteur (composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc) has a very pretty nose of cherry cordial, black raspberries and stewed plums with hints of potpourri, tobacco leaf, allspice and tree bark. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers soft, ripe tannins and bags of juicy black and red berry flavors, finishing with great length and loads of savory nuances.
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Château Le Bon Pasteur
Acquired by Joseph and Hermine Dupuy in the 1920s, Château Le Bon Pasteur benefits from a long history. The estate was formed by the Dupuys while working as sharecroppers for Château Gazin. They named the château after a biblical reference, "Château of the Good Shepherd". The modest initial property was originally acquired by the Rolland family around 1920 and was gradually expanded with the addition of several plots by the children Geneviève and Serge Rolland. In 1955, it reached its present size, with 49 cadastral references spread over three appellations producing these Crus: The Château Le Bon Pasteur which is an AOC Pomerol – 6.62 hectares; the Château Rolland-Maillet which is an AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – 3.35 hectares; and the Château Bertineau-Saint-Vincent which is an AOC Lalande-de-Pomerol – 5.67 hectares. Since 1978, the founders’ two grandsons manage the domaine, one of whom is Michel Rolland, one of Bordeaux's most esteemed oenologists. Michel consults for many domaines on the Right Bank, specifically those with a high percentage of Merlot, which is his specialty. In May 2013, Michel sold the château to an Asian investor, and it became the First Grand Cru to do so.