2005 Château Le Bon Pasteur
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Ripe blackberries, toasted spices, saddle leather, and dried herb like nuances all emerge from the 2005 Château Le Bon Pasteur, a medium to full-bodied, beautifully layered, seamless Pomerol. Based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, drink this balanced, pleasure bent yet elegant 2005 any time over the coming decade or more.
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Robert Parker
Robert Parker
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Tasted blind. Blackish ruby. Zippy freshness on the nose. Really complete and fresh. A lovely wine whose fruit hides the tannins successfully. Hint of saltiness. (JR)
A beautiful wine from Dany and Michel Rolland, this 2005 is surprisingly concentrated and powerful – more so than usual. Deep ruby/purple, with plenty of black cherry and cassis fruit, licorice and a touch of caramel, this wine is still full, youthful, and set for another 15-20 years of longevity. This is a beauty and one of their strongest efforts in the first decade of the 21st century. For a terroir considered well below Pomerol’s superstars, this wine is a major overachiever.