Château Le Bon Pasteur 2008 – Pomerol

The nose is fruity, elegant, aromatic and offers a slight intensity, a small freshness as well as a slight minerality. It reveals notes of blackberry, small blue fruits and small notes of ripe wild strawberry associated with touches of truffle, cassis as well as discreet hints of liquorice, flowers, discreet toasted hints and an imperceptible hint of tonka bean. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a small juiciness, a slight acidulous frame as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberries, small juicy black fruits and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of truffle, ripe / fleshy strawberry as well as hints of oak, cardamom, a very discreet hint of spices and an imperceptible hint of clove (in the background). Tannins are fine and slightly firm. Good length. There are a discreet hint of cocoa and a slight hint of ripe / dried almond on the persistence.