" This was the first year the estate used its new optical sorter

penetrating and long-lasting flavors

though I wonder if it is starting to close down

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

His latest releases are nothing short of spectacular

Ghislaine Barthod, Chambolle Musigny Beaux Bruns other_regions " This was the first(50+ year old vines). This too is a relatively big wine with an expressive nose of subtle torrefaction notes plus hints of plum and coffee that lead to delicious, forward, supple and generous medium full flavors that culminate in a velvety and long finish. This is a deceptive wine as it appears unduly easy yet its not simple and possesses sufficient buried structure to permit this to improve for 5 years and last for 10 to 12, perhaps longer. (87 90)