Château Dereszla Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyus 50cl 2019
£41.50
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A rich, complex and utterly delicious sweet Tokaji
- Château Dereszla has a rich history dating back to 1406, but the present-day winery was only recently completed in 2007.
- Rumour has it that it takes five baskets of noble rot grapes to make one bottle of this Tokaji - hence '5 Puttonyos'.
- This Tokaji is a delicious blend of 75% Furmint and 25% Hárslevelű.
- It has wonderful rich apricot, peach, lemon, nut and honey notes that are well-balanced with a refined acidity.
- Pairs exceptionally with foie gras, cheese and chocolate.
- Grape variety: Furmint
- Vintage: 2019
- Type/Colour: Sweet
- Alcohol: 11.5%
- Bottle Size: 50cl
- Group: Tokaj
- Suitable for Vegans: Yes
- Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
'Made from grapes shrivelled and concentrated on the vine by the 'noble rot' of the botrytis cinerea fungus, Dereszla's luscious nectar is an impeccable example of one of the world's great dessert wine styles, billowing with acacia honey, barley, sugar, peach and star bright, mouthwatering acidity.' - David Williams, The Observer's 50 best wines for Christmas 2016
'Exquisite palate with layers of orange peel, lemon zest, apricot, honey and spice. Very rich, sweet and complex, with excellent concentration and pronounced botrytis notes and a steely, mineral backbone to counteract with sweetness. Wonderful acidity and a long finish.' - Decanter, 2016
Beneath Chateau Dereszla lies a kilometre-long maze of underground cellars, which are believed to be five hundred years old. The entrance to the cellar is classified by UNESCO World Heritage.
The estate owns 60ha of Premier Cru vineyards, which are located across the most important subregions of Tokaji. The plantings are 60% Furmint, 30% Harslevelu, and 10% Muscat.