| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
The 2014 Bon Pasteur was tasted twice. The bottle at the UGC did not show its best, but a second in Pomerol was much better with clean and pure brambly red fruit on the nose laced with sandalwood and truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin, a "cool" Pomerol that has a little greenness towards the finish (which I noticed out of barrel). I actually appreciate this more classic style of Bon Pasteur, though it will benefit from a couple of years in bottle. Drink Date 2020-2035
Aromas of plums and chocolate with hints of walnuts. Medium body and integrated tannins that are soft and juicy. Even so, there’s lots of fruit and mineral character underneath; search it out! Need two or three years to open.
Tasted blind. A bit sweet and oaky on the nose. Then it falls away a bit. Flattering and easy but a bit simple.
Drink 2019-2025
This has a succulent edge, with friendly raspberry and boysenberry confiture notes underscored by warm fruitcake flavors and a hint of ganache. Drink now through 2026. 1,250 cases made.
