2020 Château Le Bon Pasteur
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2020 Château Le Bon Pasteur Pomerol
Le Bon Pasteur is the historic family estate of the renowned Bordeaux consultant Michel Rolland. The 6.6-hectare Pomerol vineyard produces wines famous for their lush, supple richness - the very style for which Rolland is celebrated worldwide. 2020 was a generous Right Bank vintage marked by warm, dry conditions.
Grape varieties: Approximately 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Terroir: 6.6 hectares of gravel, sand and clay soils typical of the eastern part of Pomerol. Oceanic climate with warm summers.
Vinification & ageing: Hand-harvested, fermented in temperature-controlled vats, with malolactic fermentation in barrel. Aged around 18 months in French oak with a high proportion of new oak.
COLOUR: Deep ruby.
NOSE: Seductive nose of black cherry, plum, violet, mocha and warm spice.
PALATE: Rich and velvety, with ripe, polished tannins, generous fruit and a long, plush finish.
FOOD PAIRING: Magnificent with roast duck, truffled risotto, slow-cooked beef and mature soft cheeses. Serve at 16-18°C.
We deliver in Sofia and across Bulgaria. Pickup available at the bar at 33 Sveti Kliment Ohridski Street during opening hours.