The 2001 Tokay-Pinot Gris Altenbourg Quintessence de Grains Nobles bursts forth with aromas reminiscent of spice and botrytis-laden apricots peach jam cherries and white pepper. This huge massively rich wine contains 200 grams of residual sugar per liter yet is balanced and vinous (unlike some super-sweet jelly like dessert wines). Oodles of caramelized apricots spices and hints of tangy passion fruit can be found in its deep character as well as in its seemingly never ending finish.

Great purity of flavor showing pear quince and honey notes unctuous and concentrated backed by a moderately firm structure. It's dominated by the residual sugar now but will improve over time. Best from 2006 through 2020. 10 cases imported.