Royal Tokaji
Nyulászó 1st Growth 6 Puttonyos Tokaj
Nyulászó (pronounced nu-lääh-sooh) is one of the most renowned First Growth vineyards in Tokaj. Its name, derived from the ancient Magyar word meaning "to catch hares," reflects the vineyard's historical significance. Located adjacent to Szt. Tamás, Nyulászó overlooks the picturesque village of Mád. Known for its rich, complex wines, the vineyard benefits from a unique terroir, where the combination of volcanic soils and ideal microclimate produces grapes of exceptional quality, making it a standout site in the Tokaj region.
Vintage Factsheets
Nyulászó is one of the most appreciated vineyard hills in Mád village. Soil is rich clay with brownish – yellowish minerals. Our Nyulászó Furmint is an elegant wine with volcanic structure on the palate and good fruit complemented by oaky and vanilla notes. Well integrated acidity with fresh fruit flavours and a long mineral finish. A real terroir wine.
- Region
- Tokaj
- Appellation
- Tokaj
- Varietal Composition
- Furmint, Kabar
- Aging
- The excellent Aszú berries with good structure and perfect botrytis were macerated in fermenting must for two days. After pressing and finishing fermentation in barrel the wines were filled into Hungarian oak casks in our extensive, deep underground cellars to mature for over two years. The final blends are carefully crafted in then spring. Aged for more than two years in Hungarian oak casks in our underground cellar.
This wine is lively and elegant, highly perfumed on the nose with ripe peach and apricot on the palate balanced by silky acidity. The finish is long and incredibly complex.
Decanter
96 Points
2018
"Apricot purée, dried mango, and creamy vanilla on the nose, with candied tangerine peel. The site, featuring brown forest soil and volcanic clay, nurtures the most generous and expressive Aszú in the producer’s 2018 single-vineyard range. Ginger-spiced yellow fruits combine with an opulent mouthfeel of chunky dried mango, dried peach, and elderflower perfume. The luscious, spicy yellow fruits are balanced by great elegance, with dried apricot notes on the finish. Extremely long."
— Sylvia Wu, 2024
