Geoffrey Binder, JJ Buckley, May 2013

A lovely ripe, mature bouquet shows notes of baked plum, black cherry and kirsch, with more savory notes of black tea and star anise. Full-bodied on entry, with muddled blackberry, rose petal and touches of cedar. This is just starting to hits it's stride. Surprising fresh, there is a good backbone of chalky tannins that provides just enough support to carry the fruit. This could easily cellar for an additional five years. For a hot vintage this is faring very well. With no signs of over the top ripeness this is a open and sexy Pomerol that you can pop and enjoy right away.

89 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2006

The home estate of the brilliant, world-renowned oenologist, Michel Rolland, and his equally talented wife, oenologist Dany Rolland, Bon Pasteurâ_Ts 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 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, June 2006

Red-ruby. Sexy aromas of cherry, smoked meat and minerals, with suggestions of chocolate and mint. Sweet, ripe and full, with better depth of flavor than many of its Pomerol neighbors in 2003. Finishes with ripe, dusty tannins. This has turned out well.

90 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2006

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

About Winery

Chateau Bon Pasteur lies to the northeast of the town of Pomerol, its vineyards located on both gravel and clay soils. The property is inextricably linked with the world famous oenologist Michel Rolland whose advocating of late-harvesting the Merlot grape and new oak maturation has been adopted by many vignerons around the world, though not necessary to unanimous approval. The encepagement of the wine is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Le Bon Pasteur's grapes are hand-picked and are fermented in temperature-controlled-stainless steel vats. The wine is then matured in oak casks (80% new) for 18-20 months. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Le Bon Pasteur produce supremely well-balanced Pomerols that are supple and packed with juicy, lush Merlot fruit.

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