Dereszla Aszu 5 Puttonyos

Hungary, Tokaj, Tokaji Aszú
Bottle
Ratings
92-94
Awards
Silver Medal at Decanter World Wine Awards 2013; #20 in Wine Enthusiast's Best of 2017 with 95 points for 2009 vintage.
Identity
Producer Château Dereszla
Vol 0.75
Classification 5 Puttonyos
Color white
Tasting
Aroma Sophisticated aromas of compote fruit, apricot, peach, honey, spices, floral and earthy nuances, butterscotch, vanilla, caramel, pineapple upside-down cake, dried apricot, mango, honeycomb, marzipan candies.
Palate Elegant heft on the palate with balanced acidity, great flavors of dried apricot, mango, honeycomb, marzipan candies, and a delicate, complex sweetness with finesse and good acidity.
Finish Balanced acidity in the finish with persistence, elegant and refined, leaving a lasting impression of sweetness and complexity.
Food Pairing Pairs excellently with foie gras, cheese with honey, desserts with crystallized fruits.
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
HIGH
Acidity (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOW
Interesting facts
Château Dereszla dates back to the 15th century, owned by the D’Aulan family since 2000. The Tokaj region has been a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site since 2002. The estate has 27 hectares of vineyards with diverse soils contributing to wine complexity.