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
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.