Le Bon Pasteur Pomerol 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Bon Pasteur
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Vinous 94 (Antonio Galloni/Neal Martin); Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92–94+; Jeb Dunnuck 95 ; Falstaff 93 ; Jancis Robinson ~16/20

Tasting Note
Black cherry, plum and blackberry framed by violet, truffle, cedar, espresso and licorice. Silky, creamy mid-palate with firm, chalky tannins and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef with soy, Korean BBQ, mushroom-based hot pot.

Production Method
Sustainably tended vines; manual harvest, double sorting and intra-parcel selection. Fermentation with careful extraction and élevage in French oak for about 15–18 months (some new oak used).

Vineyard Info
Estate ~6.6 hectares across ~21–23 parcels; Michel and Dany Rolland long-time custodians, acquired by Goldin Group in 2013; Benoît Prévot leads technical team. HVE/sustainable practices implemented.