2013 Le Bon Pasteur
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Tasted blind. Mid garnet. Dark fruit and hint of coffee. Some chewy chocolate texture but reasonably balanced and whole if not my preferred style. Oak dominates even now but this may appeal to some and it certainly has more richness than many 2013s. (JH)
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
More reviews and scores
The 2013 Bon Pasteur has a pleasant, red cherry, red plum and mocha-scented nose that shows momentous definition and offers a sense of purity. The palate is medium-bodied with stringy tannin, moderate acidity, foursquare but focused with a brisk and rather abrupt finish. To be honest, there are much better wines from this estate in recent times, although it should give easy-drinking pleasure over the next 4-6 years.
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Mid crimson. Woody (rather than oaky) aroma, hint of char. Leafy on the nose and palate. Dry tannins and bitter aftertaste. (JH)
About the producer
Famed winemaking consultant Michel Rolland is synonymous with this estate. The vines here were purchased by his grandparents and he ran the property from 1979. Although Rolland still makes the wine today, he sold the estate in 2013.