Chateau Le Bon Pasteur 2004 Pomerol

Chateau Le Bon Pasteur is the home property of two of the world most talented and famous oenologists Michel and Dany Rolland. The Rolland s client list reads like a Who s Who of Bordeaux Italy California and beyond. From Ornellaia to Harlan Estate to Chateau La Fleur de Gay and dozens more they are responsible for producing more great wine then perhaps any other couple in the world. The 16 acres of Le Bon Pasteur are ideally situated between L Evangile Gazin and Cheval-Blanc and have all the components of a top-quality vineyard. It s south-south-west facing with a good slope that assures excellent drainage. It has two different soil types one gravel-based and the other clay-based where are planted 80 percent Merlot and 20 percent Cabernet Franc. All of the vines are at least 30 years old. The Rollands winemaking philosophy includes late-picking for full grape development long maceration and the use of 100 percent new oak barrels every year. Robert Parker said of this wine: 'The 2004 i