| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | Hungary |
| Colour | Sweet White |
| Type | Still |
The 2019 Tokaji Aszú Gold Label 6 Puttonyos has an intense bouquet that is quite well defined but tightly coiled, with dried honey, cinnamon, orange pith and light pine scents. The palate is more open and expressive with very pure, viscous fruit, clementine and peachy notes, a fine bead of acidity and a light touch of orange rind on the finish. This kicks on nicely in the glass, gaining depth and cohesion, hence the plus sign next to my score. Drink: 2027-2042
Still very young, this needs some aeration to unfurl its complex bouquet that spans the range from papaya to candied orange with a slew of spices and honey. Very concentrated and succulent with a brilliance that Sauternes rarely achieves, this is just beginning to display its greatness. Wonderfully citrusy finish. Drink from release in autumn 2027. A pure Furmint that’s a cuvée of wines from this producer's single-vineyards.
The Gold Label is sourced from the estate’s top sites, with the 2019 vintage featuring 100% Furmint. White pepper and sweet spices sit atop a floral, honeyed nose, underlined by the depth of quince and apricot. Elegant and pure on the palate, lifted by spice and fresh acidity, with a creamy texture and bitter dried tangerine peel in the background. Finishes with a cleansing character (acidity at 7.95g/L), despite the 187.9g/L of sugar. The estate’s 2019 Aszús were aged in Hungarian oak (30% new). Drink: 2026-2046
