2005 Ch Le Bon Pasteur Pomerol Non OC - 1x75cl
06A5BONP1PKSC _ 2005 - Ch Le Bon Pasteur Pomerol Non OC - 1x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château le Bon Pasteur
  • Region Pomerol
  • Grape Merlot / Cabernet Franc
  • Case size 1x75cl
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2005 - Ch Le Bon Pasteur Pomerol Non OC - 1x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château le Bon Pasteur
  • Region Pomerol
  • Grape Merlot / Cabernet Franc
  • Case size 1x75cl
  • Available Now
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  • Robert Parker, April 2008, Score: 94

    A superb effort from proprietors Dany and Michel Rolland, the 2005 Bon Pasteur is the antithesis of the kind of wine Rolland's critics claim he makes (which they ignorantly suggest are over-oaked,over-extracted, and over-the-top). Nothing could be further from the truth. Rolland, a brilliant oenologist, has done more than any other person alive today for the quality of Bordeaux. His 2005 Bon Pasteur is an elegant, subtle, deep ruby/purple-colored wine offering hints of graphite, sweet mocha, black cherries, and berries that build incrementally in the mouth, ending in a cascade of full-bodied, concentrated fruit with good acidity, beautiful tannin, and stunning precision as well as length. The tannin structure suggests 3-5 years of cellaring is warranted, but based on past examples (even the opulent 1982, which is still going strong), the 2005 should age for 25-30 years. Drink: 2011 - 2038.

  • Robert Parker, April 2007, Score: 93-95

    The incomparable oenologist Michel Rolland has produced his finest Bon Pasteur since the monumental 1982 (which is still drinking well, and out-classes many wines 3 to 4 times its price). This exciting effort boasts aromas and flavors of mocha, fudge ice cream, espresso roast, black cherries, cassis, and caramel. The complex aromatics are followed by an enormously rich, pure, full-bodied wine with fabulous texture and length. It should be drinkable in 5-6 years, and last for 25 or more. Drink 2012-2032

  • Robert Parker, April 2006, Score: 92-94

    A superb effort from this Pomerol estate, the 2005 ranks alongside their outstanding 2000, 1990, and 1982. It exhibits a dense blue/purple color as well as an extraordinary perfume of espresso roast, mocha, blueberries, cassis, and smoky licorice. Full-bodied with sweet tannin, stunning definition, layers of concentration, and the tell-tale freshness and delineation that make 2005 such a singular vintage, it should be drunk between 2009-2023.

  • Jancis Robinson, April 2006, Score: 15

    Both samples a bit tired. Lacks fresh fruit though there is no shortage of astringency. Very chunky and rather surly. Surely there are better samples around…? Unfortunately I did not manage to taste a third. Drink 2012-18.

  • Wine Spectator, April 2006, Score: 92-94

    Very, very pretty aromas of crushed berry, vanilla and chocolate. Full-bodied, with lots of pretty ripe fruit and a long, long finish.

  • Robert Parker, June 2015, Score: 95

    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. Drink: 2015-2035

Producer

Château le Bon Pasteur

Region

Pomerol

The small sub-region of Pomerol is situated north-east of the industrious city of Libourne. Pomerol's soils are predominately iron-rich clay with a smattering of gravel that produce wines with extraordinary power and depth. As a result of this clay-dominance, it has the highest percentage of Merlot planted in all of Bordeaux. Certain châteaux are produced exclusively from this grape, but most incorporate smaller quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc as well. Despite its hefty (if not exclusive) proportion of Merlot, many people think of wines from this region as separate entities. As one wine aficionado stated recently, "It's not Merlot. It's Pomerol." Despite the region's small size, Pomerol contains some of the world's most sought after (and expensive) wines including Pétrus, Le Pin, Lafleur, l'Evangile and Vieux Château Certan. Unlike other Bordelais subregions, there is no system of classification. The châteaux are traded on reputation alone.

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