Tollot Beaut, Savigny Beaune Lavieres other_regions_australia backed by a rearguard of

backed by a rearguard of dense tannins

Made with about 35% whole clusters

the 2017 The Bard is composed of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot

20% Mourvedre and the rest other permitted varieties

Quite open

Tollot Beaut, Savigny Beaune Lavieres other_regions_australia backed by a rearguard ofA densely fruited and more deeply pitched nose combines notes of violets, cassis, plum and plenty of earth elements. The sleek, vibrant and wonderfully textured medium bodied flavors exhibit a subtle minerality on the beautifully complex, persistent and impeccably well balanced finale. This is terrific and I really like the mouth feel and this is also highly recommended. 92 2023+