Mád Moser Tokaj, Furmint Dry MM55, Tokaj, Hungary, 2021

Sourced from the volcanic vineyards of Nyulászó and St. Tamás around the village Mád, this dry Furmint was fermented and aged in Hungarian oak barrels (300L, 70% new) for 8 months. Toasted oak on the nose, with creamy coconut, yuzu citrus and peach, plus a smokey hint. Peachy and savoury, with great concentration of stone fruits and orange zest, seasoned with a pinch of white pepper. Richly textured on the palate, the 6.5g/l of residual sugar is refreshed by a solid line of acidity (also 6.5g/l). The yuzu zest and vinous warmth (14% alcohol) linger on the coconutty finish. Not to be mistaken for the producer's 'MM5' edition of dry Furmint, which has a lighter touch of oak.