The elegant meeting between Bordeaux tradition and contemporary signature

Nestled on the right bank, in the heart of Pomerol, Château Le Bon Pasteur is a small estate, appreciated for its pure and refined style. Owned by the Malle family, it is now managed by Till Druckmann (general manager) with the vineyard supervised by Vincent Despontin (technical director) and the oenologist Sarah Renaudie, committed to meticulous viticulture and thoughtful winemaking.

Terroir & grape varieties

The estate covers about 5 hectares of rare gravel mixed with deep clays, on well-exposed slopes. The Merlot (~90%), planted on the best plots, is complemented by Cabernet Franc (~10%), ensuring finesse, tension, and aromatic complexity.

Philosophy & winemaking

Respectful viticulture with manual harvesting, strict sorting, and plot management. The winemaking is temperature-controlled, with long macerations and aging in French oak barrels (~50% new) for 16 to 18 months, to ensure structure, elegance, and typicity of the terroir.

Iconic cuvées

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  Château Le Bon Pasteur: the grand wine, expressive and refined, with notes of black fruits, violet, graphite, and noble earth. Velvety texture, racy tannins, and very good aging potential.

  
  
  
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  La Caprice de Pasteur: a more accessible second wine, fruity and floral, ready to drink young while respecting the identity of the estate.

  
  
  

Production: 40,000 bottles;

Area: 7 ha;

Planting density: 6,000 vines / ha;

Average age of vines: 30 years;

Grape varieties: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc;

Best vintages: 2010, 2009, 2005, 2001, 2000, 1982.