KISS Gábor 364 Rouge 2022

The Cabernet Franc, Kékfrankos and Merlot from the Boczor vineyard was aged for 4 months in second-fill 500-litre barrels. Forest fruit sourness and sweetness at the same time, in harmony with the oak notes. It’s a substantial wine with a long aftertaste, in a much denser and more concentrated form this vintage than what we’ve got used to from previous years.

Németi Zoltán on Screwcapped:

A cabernet franc, kékfrankos and merlot blend, made in an early drinking style. In a way it shows a classic Bordeaux blend character, it’s dark, ripe, leafy and powerful, yet it’s unusually lively and juicy, without noticeable oak. Velvet like smoothness on the palate, helped by soft acidity. It’s quite tannic, though, which adds a rustic character, but its sheer fruit power makes it a fun bistro wine. I enjoyed it a lot, a very good wine, 87 points. Highly recommended.