Tokaj
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The Tokaj wine region lies 240 kms north-east of Budapest in Hungary, at the confluence of the Tisza and Bodrog rivers. Tokaj enjoys long sunny summers, while dry autumns and the early morning mists, created by the meeting of the two rivers, encourage the development of noble rot on grapes. The Botrytis Cinerea makes the berries dry and shrivel, thus concentrating the compounds and developing the Aszú grapes.
Furmint is the dominant grape in Tokaji, and Aszú in the name refers simply to the dried, nobly-rotted grapes, which are hand-picked from the vines. The number of puttonyos is an indication of sweetness, with 2 the driest and 6 the sweetest. A wine of 7 puttonyos is known as Aszú Essencia and is only produced in the very best years. Aszú Essencia is incredibly sweet and is one of the greatest dessert wines in the world.
By the end of the 17th century, Tokaji aszu wines were so well regarded throughout the Royal Courts of Europe, that Prince Rakoczi was urged to classify all the finest vineyards around the 28 villages in the region. Thus, the Tokaji wine region has the distinction of being Europe’s first classified wine region.
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2007
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Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint
Hungary » Tokaj |
Bottle
(75cl) |
£ 9.15 |
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98.40
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Light-Medium Bodied,
Dry,
White,
Furmint,
Ready, but will keep,
13% alc.
Dry in a world of sweet wines, this Furmint holds its head high, its notes of grapefruit, melted butter and lemon grass wonderfully integrated, its texture and concentration worthy of a village Burgundy. (Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer) | ||||
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2007
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Royal Tokaji Ats Cuvée, Late Harvest
Hungary » Tokaj |
Half Litre
(50cl) |
£ 11.20 |
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120.60
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Furmint,
Ready, but will improve,
Cork Closure,
9.5% alc.
A late harvest wine from Royal Tokaji, with a fruit character redolent of marmalade and figs, and harmoniously balanced acidity ensuring a clean refreshing finish. Less grand and intense than its siblings, but nonetheless demonstrating real class, this wine represents superb value. (Simon ... MORE | ||||
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2005
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Tokaji Late Harvest, Furmint Oremus
Hungary » Tokaj Limited Stock
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Half Bottle
(37.5cl) |
£ 14.95 |
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Medium Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Furmint,
Ready, but will keep,
12% alc.
“Oremus is responsible for some of the sleekest and most elegant modern new-wave Tokajis to come from the historic Hungarian region. This is a glorious confection of finely oaked, rich marmaladey intensity with undertones of dried apricot, honey and raisin, all beautifully balanced by the ... MORE | ||||
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2005
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Berrys' Tokaji Aszú (5 Puttonyos)
Hungary » Tokaj BBR Exclusive
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Half Litre
(50cl) |
£ 20.40 |
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220.20
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Furmint,
Ready, but will keep,
Cork Closure,
11.5% alc.
Of all the great sweet wines of the world, Tokaji must surely rank as the one of the very best. With its mysterious aura and colourful history going all the way back to the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is surely an essential part of the list of England’s oldest and most venerable ... MORE Drink 2009-2020 . | ||||
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2000
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Tokaji Szt Tamas, 6 Puttonyos, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company
Hungary » Tokaj Limited Stock
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Half Litre
(50cl) |
£ 66.45 |
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717.60
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Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Furmint,
Ready, but will improve,
10% alc.
The south-west sloping red clay of this single Grand Cru vineyard is the back-drop to an excellent 2000 Szt Tamas. Golden colour, silky and rich of texture, the wine recalls marmalade, beeswax and honey; it is intense and delicious. (Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer) | ||||
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1999
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Tokaji Mezes Maly, 6 Puttonyos, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company
Hungary » Tokaj Limited Stock
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Half Litre
(50cl) |
£ 95.00 |
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Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Furmint,
Ready, but will improve,
Cork Closure,
11% alc.
1999 was the best year in Tokaji since the outstanding 1993, with excellent levels of botrytis and sweetness. Mezes Maly is one of the greatest of all the First Growths, its Aszu classified at 6 puttonyos, its wines unerringly complex, their Creotian richness enveloped in a mandarin and honied ... MORE | ||||
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1972
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Tokaji 6 Puttonyos, Oremus
Hungary » Tokaj |
Half Litre
(50cl) |
£ 120.00 |
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1296.00
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Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Furmint,
Ready, but will keep,
8.5% alc.
Full palate with opulent yet finely structured layers of spiced tea and citrus fruit. Brilliant acidity with fabulous length. | ||||
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2000
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Tokaji Essencia, The Royal Tokaji Wine Company
Hungary » Tokaj Limited Stock
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Half Bottle
(37.5cl) |
£ 320.00 |
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Full Bodied,
Sweet,
White,
Furmint,
For laying down,
Cork Closure,
8.5% alc.
Essencia is the richest and rarest of all Hungarian Tokaji wines. It is the truest expression of terroir known to man. Typically, this free run juice takes 6 to 8 years to complete its fermentation to less than 3% alcohol. Essencia can reach 85% residual sugar. Essencia wine is legendary. The ... MORE | ||||
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