2024 Ch Le Bon Pasteur, Pomerol

DUE OCT/NOV 2027

 A solid, fleshy and chalky Pomerol. Red berries and bark dominate on the nose. Fine, firm tannins with good energy on the palate. Persistent finish.

93-94 points jamessuckling.com

Good quality, this is one to look out for, plum and damson fruits, cocoa bean, 50% new oak. 35 hl/ha, Julien Viaud consultant, this has stripped back the amount of oak while retaining the signature of the estate, and some Pomerol plushness. No need to wait too long, thoroughly enjoyable.

92 points janeanson.com

Ripe black cherries, smoky oak, graphite, and chocolaty notes all emerge from the 2024 Château Le Bon Pasteur, an undeniable success in the vintage. Based on 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, it brings medium to full-bodied richness, a round, layered, lush mouthfeel, terrific mid-palate depth, and sweet tannins. Aged 15 months in French oak (50% new), it has nicely integrated background oak, and while it will drink well right out of the gate, it's going to age gracefully as well.

93-95 points jebdunnuck.com