I was blown away by the 2020 Château Le Bon Pasteur, which is owned by renowned consultants Dani and Michel Rolland. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, its deep ruby/purple hue is followed by a stunning array of ripe currants, cassis, chocolate, leafy tobacco, and scorched earth. This carries to a full-bodied Pomerol with a layered, seamless mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, and the balance and purity to benefit from 4-6 years of bottle age and keep for over two decades. If forced to pick, it's probably my favorite of the 2018, 2019, and 2020 trio, but comparing these three magical vintages over the coming 15-20 years is going to be a serious treat.

Opulent, silky, creamy and fresh, the multiple-layers of blackberries, back plums and black cherries are surrounded by dark chocolate, licorice and spice. The wine is long, sensuous, richly textured and polished. The silky tannins and length are perfect for all of its supple fruits. Drink from 2024-2050. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/search-wine-tasting-notes/?szSearch=2020%20Bon%20Pasteur

Aromas of blackberries, black olive skin, bark and mushrooms follow through to a medium to full body with round, polished tannins and a slightly smoky, meaty and juicy finish to the fruit. Chewy at the end. Chunky. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. Drink after 2027.

(WA 92-94 points) Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Bon Pasteur needs a little swirling to release bright, vibrant notes of crushed black and red plums, boysenberries and black raspberries, plus hints of menthol, cedar chest and fertile loam. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a solid frame of grainy tannins and well-balanced acidity supporting the earth-laced, muscular black fruits, finishing on a lingering black pepper note. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The 2020 Le Bon Pasteur is just as compelling from bottle as it was en primeur. Dark, ample and beautifully resonant, the 2020 is engaging right out of the gate. Blackberry, espresso, chocolate, licorice, spice and mocha build in a potent, layered Pomerol that delivers the goods. The balance of fruit intensity and vibrancy is compelling. -- Antonio Galloni

Full and expressive on the nose with rich, dark fruits, cherry, blackcurrant and blueberry. Sleek and coiled on the palate, you can feel the concentration and the power but it's all in one line at the moment, nicely wrapped up by firm, liquorice and tobacco laced tannins that keep the definition and the tension. Extremely youthful and not speaking so loudly but feels well worked with nothing pushed too much just working with the hot vintage. Has bite and a sense of style to it, still with clear toasted, oak and clove spice on the finish that will soften over the next few years.

(91-93 points) Barrel Sample. This wine is rich with dense tannins and equally dense black fruits. The weight and the concentration of the black plum flavors promise a powerful wine—spice and pepper likely to show alongside the texture. ROGER VOSS

Solid, with a winey core of red and black currant and blackberry compote flavors studded with briar, tobacco leaf and humus. Shows a slightly chunky edge on the finish, but has good stuffing and energy for the vintage. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2036.   – JM