2017 Royal Tokaji Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos Gold Label

Proprietary Blend - 500ML
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JS 96 WE 96 DC 95
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, November 2021

Intense nose of candied fig, dried pineapple, ginger, spice, candied lemon, honeysuckle and acacia honey. Sweet and luscious with zesty acidity. Lingering honey and lemon notes. Dense and tight center-palate. Blend of...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, April 2022

Light amber in the glass, this Aszú has aromas of yellow peach, honeycomb and a whiff of dried fig. In the mouth are intense flavors of white peach, apricot and a touch of savory herbs in the finish. JEFF JENSSEN
DC 95

Decanter, January 2021

(Decanter World Wine Awards 2021) Bright fresh and vibrant on the nose with good beeswax notes, truffle and scents of ginger and grape. Youthful with delicious purity of juicy fruit.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Dessert
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Hungary
Region Tokaj
Vintage 2017
Size 500ML
Percent alcohol 10.5%
Closure Cork

The 2017 Royal Tokaji Wine Co Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos Gold Label is a distinguished dessert wine from Hungary's renowned Tokaj region. Crafted by The Royal Tokaji Wine Co., this wine is a proprietary blend, composed entirely of the Furmint grape.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 96 points, highlighting its "intense nose of candied fig, dried pineapple, ginger, spice, candied lemon, honeysuckle and acacia honey." He describes it as "sweet and luscious with zesty acidity," noting the "dense and tight center-palate" and advising patience for its full potential to unfold.

Wine Enthusiast also rated this wine with 96 points, with Jeff Jenssen praising its "light amber" appearance and aromas of "yellow peach, honeycomb and a whiff of dried fig." Jenssen appreciates the "intense flavors of white peach, apricot" and a "touch of savory herbs in the finish," which contribute to its delightful complexity.

Decanter gave the wine a near-perfect score of 95 points, celebrating its "bright fresh and vibrant" character. The review mentions "good beeswax notes, truffle and scents of ginger and grape," describing the wine as "youthful with delicious purity of juicy fruit."

The wine's alcohol content is a modest 10.5%, allowing its rich flavors and aromas to take center stage without overpowering intensity. This white wine is sealed with a traditional cork closure, aligning with its classic presentation.

Overall, the 2017 Royal Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos Gold Label stands out for its complex interplay of sweetness and acidity, with a harmonious blend of fruit and spice notes. It is a wine that promises to develop further with time, making it a noteworthy choice for enthusiasts of fine dessert wines.