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The top wines


Recommendations > Top Tokajis from Decanter's Discover the Magic of Tokaji tasting > The top wines


Tokaji Aszu Essencia Imperium, Chateau Dereszla 2000

A darker shade of orange, with a nose of marmalade and honey. Lacks a little acidity, but the palate weight is impressive - perhaps the lightest of the range. Softer texture and restrained sweetness make a the finish quite refreshing.
 

Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, Mezes Maly, Royal Tokaji 1999

Again, very coppery in appearance. Lush and lemony with noticeably understated acidity. Citric fruit dominates - a sense of youth. Not particularly opulent, but quietly expressive with drying finish.
 

Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, Disznoko 1999

Intense coppery orange. Concentrated nose shouts development - oily, petrolly, very Riesling-esque. Very high acidity and tartness. Mature texture and sweetness, hints of coffee and cedar.
 

Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, Bodvin 2003

Nose is a little muted and understated. There's a streak of freshness running through the dried apricots and lemon peel. Acidity is the exciting feature. Palate depth is impressive, but alcohol is quite noticable.
 

Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, Dobogo 2003

Coppery, iron-led nose. Dried fruits and herbs, almost slightly medicinal. Acidity is akin to grapefruit, but for such a sweet wine, the finish is particularly drying.
 

Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, Grof Degenfeld 2004

A real rustic nose. Texture is waxy and a little oily. Dominant fruits are Muscat-like - very grapey, floral, perfumed. Palate sweetness lingers.
 

Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, Beres 2005

Intense, ripe, complex sweetness. Hints of toffee and lime, with peach and confected pear. Really zingy acidity - a sense of minerality cuts through despite the high glycerol.
 

Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos, Patricius 2002

Warm golden colour. Honeysuckle and beeswax nose is inviting - texture is round and lushious but the cutting acidity is refreshing.
 

Tokaji Late Harvest Furmint, Pendits 2007

Very delicate, grapey nose - liquorice and clove. Palate is more fruit driven with pear drops and pineapple. High sweetness with cutting acidity. 'Legs' are particularly pronounced.
 

Tokaji Dry Szamorodni, Samuel Tinon 2003

Darker gold. Heavy oxidisation - akin to quality sherry. Wild flowers and honey dominate - a real depth of complexity, with an impressive rusticity. High acidity with drying finish.
 

Tokaji Furmint, Alana-Tokaj 2006

Lemon peel and orange rind. Lemony acidity. Made in the dry style but still retains some sweetness. Dried fruits with bold acidity. Surprisingly viscous for such a dry wine.
 
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