Chateau Le Bon Pasteur, Pomerol, France 2016 Domaine Bernard Baudry crushed sweet tart candy

crushed sweet tart candy

Juicy and savory character on the palate with a balanced structure

78ha parcel runs up the slope from the top to the bottom of the Grand Cru and was planted in two stages in 1937 and 1946

but it lacks fruit richness

Chateau Le Bon Pasteur, Pomerol, France 2016 Domaine Bernard Baudry crushed sweet tart candyBeautiful plums and ripe cherries with dark chocolate and hazelnut undertones. Full bodied, juicy and tannic with lots of fruit and structure. The length is long and chewy. A blend of 80 per cent merlot and 20 per cent cabernet franc. Needs at least three to four years to soften. 96 Pts James Suckling