Le Bon Pasteur Pomerol 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Bon Pasteur
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Wine Advocate ~93 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown); Vinous ~92–93 (Antonio Galloni/Neil Martin); James Suckling 96; Jancis Robinson ~17/20

Tasting Note
Ripe black cherry and plum with violet florals, black tea, spice and earthy truffle notes. Silky, ripe tannins, lively acidity and a long, savory finish. (Plush Pomerol profile).

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef ribeye, mushroom risotto, venison, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean barbecue, braised beef short ribs (galbi), mushroom-based Chinese stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled vats, matured 15–18 months in French oak barrels. Sustainable viticulture (HVE)

Vineyard Info
6.6-hectare estate in the heart of Pomerol, created by Joseph and Hermine Dupuy; managed sustainably and associated with the Rolland family/consultancy in modern era.