The 2016 Bon Pasteur Bordeaux Blend from Pomerol, France, presents itself as a noteworthy example of the region's offerings, crafted by the renowned Rolland family. This red wine is a blend predominantly consisting of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Each review praises the wine for its complexity and balance, with a consensus that it will continue to improve with age.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 93+, highlighting its "medium to deep garnet-purple color" and aromatic profile featuring "dark chocolate, kirsch, and blackberries." The review by Lisa Perrotti-Brown notes its "firm, grainy tannins," which contribute to a lively and earthy finish, suggesting the wine’s potential for further development.

James Suckling gives this vintage an impressive 96 points, emphasizing the wine's "beautiful plums and ripe cherries with dark chocolate and hazelnut undertones." He describes it as full-bodied and juicy with a long, chewy finish, recommending that it be enjoyed after 2022 to allow the tannins to soften.

Jeb Dunnuck also praises the wine, scoring it 93 points, and describes it as "a surprisingly elegant, medium to full-bodied effort" with notes of "barbecue smoke, graphite, violets, and vibrant black and blue fruits." Dunnuck appreciates its balanced nature, noting that it is not a blockbuster but is beautifully balanced with fine tannins and good concentration. He advises that the wine will benefit from short-term cellaring and could drink well for up to two decades.

Overall, the 2016 Bon Pasteur exemplifies a well-crafted Bordeaux blend, characterized by its depth, structure, and potential for aging, making it a worthy addition to any cellar.