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Bon Pasteur 2017

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

The 2017 Le Bon Pasteur is one of the few Chinese-owned properties in Pomerol since it was sold to Pan Sutong, though it should be noted that Dany and Michel Rolland continue to oversee the winemaking. It has a tightly wound, floral bouquet that demands more coaxing from the glass than recent vintages that I have tasted. The palate is medium-bodied with blackberry and boysenberry fruit. It feels supple in the mouth at first, but then quite firm tannins enter stage left towards the final third delivering satisfying freshness, if not quite the length of the best vintages.

Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2035 Date: 01 May 2018

The 2017 Le Bon Pasteur is fabulous. Dense, powerful and explosive, with tons of resonance, the 2017 has a lot to offer. Layers of dark cherry, plum, lavender, spice and new oak built into the beautifully layered finish. This is a terrific vintage for Bon Pasteur. Tasted two times.

Score: 90 - 93 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 May 2018

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Bon Pasteur rocks up to the party with gregarious blueberry compote, blackberry pie and cassis notions followed by a floral entourage and charcuterie nuances. Medium to full-bodied with a firm, grainy backbone and just enough freshness, it gives a long, purely fruited finish.

Score: 91 - 93 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018

Smells ripe, rich and spicy. Rich and chewy on the palate but packed with fruit to balance the firm, compact tannins. Just fresh enough. Mouth-filling and powerful. Long, too.

Score: 16 - 17 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2034 Date: 25 April 2018

Possessing a big, sweet nose of plums, blueberries, incense, and exotic flowers, the 2017 Le Bon Pasteur hits the palate with a medium-bodied, plush, ripe, sexy style that’s encountered far too rarely in the vintage. With tons of texture, excellent purity of fruit, and a good finish, it’s one of the most successful in the vintage.

Score: 91 - 93 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018

Ripe and friendly in feel, with round, forward blackberry compote notes. Offers anise and ganache details, showing light brambly grip and good energy.

Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 04 April 2018

This is very impressive for the vintage with a solid core of focused fruit and refined tannins. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a pretty finish. Shows length.

Score: 94 - 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 03 April 2018

Now Chinese owned, but still overseen by Michel Rolland, this is a bright wine with extremely clear finessing of coffee, butterscotch and dark chocolate. It's a pretty good wine, although it does lack some freshness, and it displays good balance.

Score: 88 Jane Anson, Decanter.com Maturity: 2022-2035 Date: 01 April 2018