Indulge yourself in the luxurious taste of this exceptional wine that many of our customers love. Its deep, dark ruby-red colour and rich, smoky new-oak nose with intense blackcurrants make it a benchmark Pauillac. The dark fruit aromas, with some ripeness and notes of cedar and cocoa, add to its irresistible charm. On the palate, the wine showcases more cassis fruit with milky notes, and the acidity lifts the fruit, giving it life.
Although the fruit lacks absolute concentration, the well-balanced alcohol and attractively supple tannins offer a fair length of flavour that you can relish. This wine is best suited for early or mid-term drinking and contains a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, making it a customer favourite. Try it today and experience the exquisite taste that has earned it its well-deserved place among our most beloved wines!
Le Bon Pasteur 1993 is a medium-bright ruby wine with an aromatic, floral aroma of cherry liqueur, blueberry, blackcurrant, and fine oak. It is a deep, supple wine blending lush Merlot and fragrant Franc fruit. The palate provides a fresh, juicy, mineral, dynamic, and intense experience, leading to a finish of truffle, mocha, undergrowth, chocolate, and sweet spice. With an ABV of 13.5%, this wine is quite spicy, with lifted acidity. Its lovely gentle extraction, well-fixed fruit, and reasonably long body make it a delightful choice. The wine's mid-palate stuffing nicely supports the suave tannins. Le Bon Pasteur 1993 is attractive when young and ageing gracefully, offering excellent value.
HKWS hosted a vertical wine tasting of selected vintages from Le Bon Pasteur three years ago, from 1990 to 2007. Although the 1993 did not stand out, it had been working well enough.
Michel Rolland left his mark on Château Bon Pasteur, a 15-hectare property in the quaint village of Maillet in Pomerol, completing his winemaking vision. His recipe involved harvesting grapes at their peak maturity, controlled maturing, and minimal yields. 2013, the castle was sold to a Hong Kong consortium, but Michel Rolland's influence continues to be felt in the vinification process.
The Pomerol appellation encompasses a multitude of micro-terroirs. Unlike the great châteaux of the Médoc, the vineyard is not in a single block but spread out over 21 plots. This patchwork of terroirs accounts for the wine's considerable complexity, deep colour, delicate bouquet, and softness typical of Pomerol and a generous, powerful side reminiscent of Saint-Emilion.
Scores are mediocre. JM Quarin gave an 85; WS an 87. 1993 was a 91-pointer for us, and it is still considered a great value.
The 2018 Château Berliquet uses a unique blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Franc, carefully crafted by the experienced team at Canon, including Thomas Duclos's consultation. This new style departs from its earlier vintages.
This wine boasts a deep purple colour and a complex, layered style that reveals itself through its enticing aromas of black raspberry, white flowers, dried earth, spice, and forest floor. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with a rounded, expansive texture, beautiful tannins, and brilliant freshness and purity. The finish is characterized by a severe kick of minerality that lingers on the tongue.
This wine comes from a smaller 10-hectare terroir on the upper plateau's clay and limestone soils. It will spend 16 months in 45% new French oak.
It has been awarded 96 points by Jeb Dunnuck, who describes it as an exceptional wine with a unique combination of flavours. Similarly, James Suckling has awarded it 95 points, praising its delicate and fruity taste with hints of walnuts. Wine Advocate has also given this wine 95 points, highlighting the changes made by Nicolas Audebert, the winemaker, and his team, which resulted in optimal ripeness for both the Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Lastly, Wine Spectator has awarded it 94 points, describing it as a focused, restrained style with persistent chalky minerality and light tobacco shading throughout.
