2012 Rapszodia Proprietary Red

A great effort and a showcase for Cabernet Franc is the 2012 Rapszodia. This is a blend of 90% Cabernet Franc from the heavy clay soils of their vineyard blended with 10% Merlot aged in 100% new French oak for 20 months and bottled without filtration. A stunning nose of acacia flowers, blueberry liqueur and blackberry is followed by a medium to full-bodied wine that’s amazingly intense, rich and concentrated, but surprisingly light on its feet weight-wise. The wine is full-bodied, but stunningly ethereal and sublime. This is a stunner, and a great example of what Cabernet Franc can do from a terrific terroir, great winemaking and élevage. Sadly, only 175 cases were produced. Look for this wine to continue to drink well for up to two decades. Oct 2015, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2015-2035

Extremely subtle aromas with stone, blackberry and fresh mushroom. Full body, very silky. Stone and chocolate. Cool fruit; lots of blue fruits here. Fabulous length and softness. Mostly cabernet franc with a tiny amount of merlot. Gorgeous now, but wait and see. May 2016, www.jamessuckling.com

The 2012 Rapszodia speaks to finesse above all else. In this vintage, the Cabernet Franc is the highest ever (90%), which gives the wine much of its aromatic freshness, nuance and delineation. Sublime and finely-knit in the glass, the 2012 is a strikingly beautiful wine from the team at Kapcsándy. The blend is 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. Oct 2015, www.vinous.com, Drink: 2017-2032