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Bon Pasteur 2011

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Tasting Notes

The flagship estate of Dany and Michel Rolland that was recently sold to Chinese buyers, this blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc possesses a dark ruby/purple color as well as abundant aromas of sweet kirsch, cassis, licorice and plums. Full-bodied and impressively endowed, it is another successful wine in a tough vintage. It should hit its peak in 3-4 years and last 15 or more thereafter.

Score: 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2032 01 April 2014

The flagship estate of Dany and Michel Rolland (by the way, Rolland’s autobiography has recently been published and it is highly recommended), Bon Pasteur’s 2011 is a strong effort in this difficult vintage. Yields were tiny, resulting in a concentrated, intense wine with a deep ruby/purple color as well as notes of mulberries, boysenberries, caramel, truffles and flowers. Medium to full-bodied with adequate acidity, velvety tannins and a plush, savory, expansive mouthfeel, it should drink well for 15 or more years.

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2027 30 April 2012

Tasted en primeur on two occasions. The Le Bon Pasteur deserves time in glass so that it can meld together. It offers macerated dark cherries and a touch of fresh dates all cloaked in vanillary new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip on the entry. It displays saturated tannins that are quite fine, layers of toasty black fruit mingling with cassis and blueberry that lead to a rounded smooth finish. A second sample was showing a little more dryness than the first. Not as complex as the 2009 or 2010 but very seductive for the vintage. Tasted April 2012.

Score: 89 - 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

Stringy and lean, just not enough fruit to fill the structure, though the aroma was quite attractive with sweet fruit, but it disappears on the palate. So drying on the finish. (JH)

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2024 23 April 2012

Ripe and creamy on the nose and palate (partly the oak). Structured but a touch drying on the finish.

Score: 15 - 16

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2016-2025 16 April 2012

Colour intensity only medium. Sweet and still rather oaky. Very flattering round texture - a bit like a particularly sophisticated Argentine red. Though no excess of alcohol. Very drying finish.

Score: 15 - 16

Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2019-2030 12 April 2012

Toasted, but with a good fleshy feel that builds nicely through the finish as plum paste, cassis and roasted apple wood notes emerge. Solid.

Score: 89 - 92

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

The ripe tannins in this wine give a beautiful impression and the ripe yet reserved fruit match nicely. Full and very integrated. Elegant and sexy.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012