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Château Le Bon Pasteur — A Refined Encounter Between Bordeaux Tradition and Contemporary Style
Nestled on the Right Bank in the heart of the Pomerol appellation, Château Le Bon Pasteur is a modestly sized estate known for its pure and polished style. Owned by the Malle family, it is now managed by Till Druckmann (General Manager), with vineyard oversight by Vincent Despontin (Technical Director) and winemaking led by Sarah Renaudie. The team is committed to meticulous viticulture and thoughtful winemaking.
Terroir & Grape Varieties
The estate covers approximately 5 to 6.6 hectares of rare gravel mixed with deep clay, laid across well-exposed slopes in Pomerol. Plantings are dominated by Merlot (~80–90%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (~10–20%), ensuring a balance of finesse, tension, and aromatic complexity.
Philosophy & Vinification
- Precision viticulture: manual harvesting, strict sorting, detailed parcel management.
- Thermoregulated vinification and long macerations for controlled extraction.
- Aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels (~50% new) to ensure both structure and elegance while expressing the classic Pomerol identity.
Signature Wines
- Château Le Bon Pasteur — the flagship wine, expressive and refined, with a deep robe and notes of black fruits, violet, graphite, and earthy minerality. Velvety texture, fine tannins, and excellent ageing potential.
- La Caprice de Pasteur — the second wine, fruit-forward and floral, approachable in youth while retaining the estate’s signature style.
Key Facts
- Production: ~40,000 bottles/year (varies by vintage).
- Surface area: ~7 ha (variable); density ~6,000 vines/ha; average vine age ~30 years.
- Top vintages often highlighted: 2016, 2015, 2010, 2009, 2005, 2001, 2000, 1982.
Positioning & Style
Château Le Bon Pasteur combines the hallmark terroir of Pomerol — gravel-clay soils with ferruginous elements — with a contemporary, conscientious approach. The resulting wines show silky texture, fine tannins, precise fruit, and a structure capable of improving with age. An address for the discerning Right Bank enthusiast in search of precision and elegance.
