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Le Bon Pasteur 2003 75cl

AOC | Pomerol | Bordeaux | France
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90 Wine Spectator
Aromas of flowers, dark fruits and anise. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity, citrus aftertaste. Subtle and firm. Dig down to find it all. Best after 2009. 1,905 cases made. ?JS
90 Wine Spectator
Aromas of flowers, dark fruits and anise. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a fruity, citrus aftertaste. Subtle and firm. Dig down to find it all. Best after 2009. 1,905 cases made. ?JS
89 Robert Parker
The home estate of the brilliant, world-renowned oenologist, Michel Rolland, and his equally talented wife, oenologist Dany Rolland, Bon Pasteur?s 2003 has turned out extremely well for such a challenging vintage, better, in fact, than many Pomerol estates with higher pedigrees. Sweet black raspberries, cherries, and smoky herb aromas jump from the glass of this tasty, round, moderately tannic, succulent, low acid Pomerol. Lush, medium-bodied, and sensual, it will benefit from 1-2 more years of bottle age, and should drink well for 12-14.
89 Robert Parker
The home estate of the brilliant, world-renowned oenologist, Michel Rolland, and his equally talented wife, oenologist Dany Rolland, Bon Pasteur?s 2003 has turned out extremely well for such a challenging vintage, better, in fact, than many Pomerol estates with higher pedigrees. Sweet black raspberries, cherries, and smoky herb aromas jump from the glass of this tasty, round, moderately tannic, succulent, low acid Pomerol. Lush, medium-bodied, and sensual, it will benefit from 1-2 more years of bottle age, and should drink well for 12-14.
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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.