The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. - 5 Puttonyos Red Label 2018 (500ml)
Price: $71.99
| Producer | The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. |
| Country | Hungary |
| Region | Tokaj |
| Varietal | White Blend |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 4741 |
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Intense nose with lots of fruitiness and spice. Great structure and opulent mouthfeel with flavours of white peach and tropical fruits, an impressive balance of richness, acidity and a very long finish.
The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Description
Only 15 vintages of the Royal Tokaji Red Label 5 puttonyos have been produced since its premier release of the 1990 vintage, 30 years ago. Red Label 5 Puttonyos is a botrytised wine made from Furmint, Hárslevelű and Muscat. True aszú harvests are not an annual event because aszú berry development requires specific conditions for noble rot to succeed. This rich, powerful, complex wine features peaches, honey and subtle spice and citrus notes all balanced by the vibrant acidity that is typical of these wines.
James Suckling: 94 Points
Attractive nose of dried apricots, candied plums and hints of tea leaves and vanilla. Medium- to full-bodied with vivid acidity and a dense, creamy texture. It shows chocolate bitterness at the end. Very long and textural, with a lot of delicious fruit upfront. Drink or hold.
Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
Don't let the richness of all the poached peach, pear and apricot aromas fool you: bright, beautiful acidity underscores every sip this stunning, structured wine. Expect notes of honeysuckle and candied ginger among the heavenly stewed fruits on the palate, plus a long, elegant finish.
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
Bright and beautiful, this harmonious version integrates mouthwatering acidity with a rich range of pureed apricot, dried raspberry and orange marmalade, with hints of praline, crystallized honey and sea salt. There's a plushness to the texture without being weighty; this is long and expressive on the finish. Furmint and Hárslevelü.
