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 |
| Grapes | 70% Furmint, 30% Hárslevelű |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | sweet |
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. |
| Aging Potential | Can be enjoyed now or cellared for another decade or so. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| 11.5 |
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. |