Nyulászó, 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj – 2016
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Introduction
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Tokaj Vineyard Classification
In the 1730’s, 28 villages and their vineyards in Tokaj became the first European vineyards to be classified. This classification remains in effect today and was verified by the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture in 2013.Nyulászó First Growth Single Vineyard
Nyulászó (nu-lääh-sooh) is one of the most well-known First Growth vineyards in Tokaj. The vineyard, named after the ancient Magyar word meaning to catch hares, is adjacent to Szt. Tamás, overlooking the village of Mád. Royal Tokaji’s plots are located on south-facing slopes. Its volcanic bedrock is overlaid with mineral-rich, brown clay interspersed with lighter rhyolite tuff.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: Royal Tokaji’s parcels of 1st Growth Nyulászó (100% Estate)
- Appellation: Tokaj, Hungary
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Vintage Report
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In truly exceptional years Royal Tokaji selects the finest berries from its classed vineyards and carefully produces a few barrels of single vineyard aszú wine. 2016 is such a year, just the seventh this century, and the quality was so exceptional that we are releasing the widest range of aszú wines since 2008.
After a mild and dry winter, we had a long spring with warm days and cool nights. The flowering season was unusually long and there was an uneven fruit set in many vineyards due to some late spring frosts. Throughout the summer, the weather was almost perfect. In July and August, the region was hit by hail, but there was no serious damage. From the middle of August, botrytis started to spread all over the region. We hand-harvested each intensely flavored aszú berry from the bunches on the vines. The aszú harvest required multiple passes through each block over many weeks!
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Vinification
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Excellent quality aszú berries with good structure and perfect botrytis were macerated in fermenting must for two days. After pressing and fermentation the wines were transferred into four 300-liter neutral Hungarian Zemplen oak casks for maturation over two years in Royal Tokaji’s 13th century cellars.
- Bottled: May 2019
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: Furmint, Hárslevelű and a small percent of other indigenous varieties
- Cases Imported: 100
- Alcohol: 10.5%
- TA: 10 g/L
- RS: 180 g/L
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Tasting Notes
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This wine exudes ethereal elegance and finesse with notes of acacia, honey and apricots on the nose. Firm acidity provides a focused balance to the intense richness. The finish is very long with outstanding complexity.
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Reviews
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Royal Tokaji Nyulászó, 6 Puttonyos, Tokaji — 2016 – Wine Enthusiast – 97 Points
Aromas of white flowers, jasmine and orange zest lead the way for flavors of apricot conserves, orange pith and white-peach juice on the palate. This delightful single-vineyard wine from the Nyulaszo vineyard offers a delicate balance of sweetness and acidity, with a persistent finish.
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Royal Tokaji Nyulászó, 6 Puttonyos, Tokaji — 2016 – Wine & Spirits – 91 Points
This feels youthful and lean, the peach and lemon flavors pinned to the wine's broad texture by sharp acidity. While it's succulent and almost refreshing now, this is sure to build in complexity with time in bottle.
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Royal Tokaji Nyulászó, 6 Puttonyos, Tokaji — 2016 – Jancis Robinson – 17+ Points
Slightly closed on the nose at the moment – some notes of acacia, poached peaches and apricots. Quite a compact style, with searing acidity. Lithe and mineral, with an almost dry perception on the finish thanks to so much acid.
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Royal Tokaji Nyulászó, 6 Puttonyos, Tokaji – 2016 – Vinous – 95 Points
The 2016 Nyulászó First Growth Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos, which delivers 180g/L residual sugar, has a deep, honeyed, slightly more introverted bouquet compared to the Ste. Tamás. It gradually reveals scents of manuka honey, orange pith and quince jus, yet it clearly deserves several years to really open. The palate is very well balanced, harmonious and brimming with tension. Pears, Seville orange marmalade, hints of mandarin and fresh figs vie for attention. This is a powerful, intense Tokaji, but razor-sharp, delivering real precision and "bite" toward the finish. Outstanding.