Royal Tokaji Betsek, 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj — 2016 – Wine & Spirits – 95 Points
95 points
Royal Tokaji’s portion of the crescent-shaped Betsek vineyard is toward the bottom of the slope, where cool air collects and the rich clay soil holds that chill. Perhaps you can taste the contrast of rich and cool in this 2016, the wine filled with creamy apricot-and-peach density of flavor, yet lifted by brisk spice, citrus and floral notes. It feels vivacious and pretty, carrying itself with an ease that belies its sweetness (it’s richest of Royal Tokaji’s 2016 aszús, at 185 grams per liter of residual sugar).
Royal Tokaji Betsek, 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj — 2016 – Wine & Spirits – 95 Points