Royal Tokaji
Late Harvest Tokaji
Late Harvest uses partial bunch selection, which naturally includes ripe, overripe and botrytised berries, giving a distinctive Tokaji character with only six months maturation in barrel. This wine highlights the natural acidity and freshness of native grapes Furmint and Hárslevelű and delivers fresh stone fruit and floral character, a silky texture and a long, crisp finish.
Vintage Factsheets
A cool spring, followed by a hot summer with temperatures frequently exceeding 35°C and intermittent showers that accelerated grape maturation. This combination of heat and moisture led to an early harvest, with perfect conditions in October for the formation of Aszú berries. The clear, sunny days and high temperatures, coupled with no precipitation, were ideal for the final stages of ripening across the vineyards. This allowed the grapes to develop a signature richness and complexity.. The blend includes a generous proportion of Aszú berries across many sites, contributing depth and sweetness to the wine. After pressing, the juice was fermented in tanks before being aged in barrels for five to six months, enhancing its character. The Late Harvest is a testament to the ideal conditions of the year.
- Region
- Tokaj
- Appellation
- Tokaj
- Varietal Composition
- Furmint, Harslevelu, Sargamuskotaly
- Aging
- The grapes were harvested in October and at the beginning of November. After pressing, the settled juice was fermented in tanks and then the majority of the blend was transferred to barrels for five to six months aging.
- Alcohol
- 11.63%
Pale gold color with delicate citrus and spicy aromas. Light and refreshing on the palate with hints of white peach and honey, this wine has an excellent acid balance, a smooth, silky texture and a clean, long, crisp finish.
Decanter
91 Points
2018
"All the hallmark mango and peach of Tokaji but lighter on its feet than most. An exotic touch of passion fruit combines with rich crème caramel to create a seductive, layered palate. About six months' ageing in oak brings woody spice and hints of church incense, while the acidity is racy for a wine this sweet. Elegant and refreshing."
— Beth Willard, 2024
