Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Echezeaux other_regions the 2017 The Bard is

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

the 2018 Mourvèdre leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of wild blueberries

What immediately impresses about the broad-shouldered flavors is how fine they are which is not always the case with the typical Bâtard

Lurid ruby

Powerful yet refined

Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Echezeaux other_regions the 2017 The Bard is(from En Orveaux). Generous oak fights with the aromas of spicy pomegranate, cherry and violet. The exceptionally rich, even suave, medium bodied flavors possess very good concentration, power and persistence on the mouth coating and sappy if somewhat sweet finish that I found borderline cloying. I suspect that this will become more interesting with age but for now, its not at the same level as the best of these grands crus.