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Bon Pasteur 2012
Pomerol
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From 17 acres of vineyard with an average vine age of 40 years emerges Bon Pasteur, the home property of Michel and Dany Rolland. No one has probably done more for high-quality wine in the world than Rolland. His home estate proves what a great winemaker he is, even though this is by no means one of the better terroirs in Pomerol. This blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc is very rich, intense and showing a lot better from bottle than it did from barrel. The wine has an inky, ruby/purple color and a beautiful nose of black fruits mixed with truffle, licorice and subtle background earth and spice. Rich, full-bodied, opulent and stunning, this has turned out to be a great success for the Rollands. Drink it over the next 12-15 years. Score: 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2030 01 April 2015 |
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The elegant, softer-styled 2012 Bon Pasteur is reminiscent of the 1999 and, if it puts on some weight, the outstanding 2001. The 2012 exhibits hints of mocha, cherry liqueur, damp earth and berry fruit. Medium-bodied, round and seductive with soft tannins, this attractive, lighter-weight effort should drink well for 10-15 years. Score: 89 - 92 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2028 26 April 2013 |
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Lively pure cassis fruit, a little malty from the oak. Tough on the palate, without a deep enough layer of fruit for the drying tannins. Score: 15 - 16 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2022 26 April 2013 |
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A ripe, toasted and well-spiced style, with cinnamon and anise notes wrapping the core of raspberry pâte de fruit and plum sauce. A twinge of plum skin shows on the finish, delivering lightly dusty tannins and good polish overall. Score: 88 - 91 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013 |
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This is a seamless 2012 with fine tannins and plenty of subtle fruit. Outstanding length. Well done. Score: 92 - 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2013 |
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