2002 Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos

Community Tasting Notes (16) Avg Score: 93.2 points

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  12/24/2022 - MrSpaceMan wrote:

  The color of this wine is captivating. Like a light cognac. Honey and Lemon on the nose and in the mouth. Acidity hits you after the hit of sweetness. Acidity lingers for a while.
  
  This is my first try of sweet whites. Have to say, I did not like it on Day 1. Day 2, wine is the same, but I am beginning to appreciate it.

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  12/8/2022 - Eudemis Likes this wine:

  12.5% alcohol; 50cl bottle with a long cork of vg quality. The colour is that of a youngish cognac.
  The nose is intense with caramelised apple mixed with lemony aromas and some wax; really lovely stuff. Possibly less complex in the mouth where the lemony aspect dominates, but still very enjoyable; absolutely not cloying.
  In my usual frame of reference, this is much closer to a top Layon than to a Sauternes.
  However, in the present wine, the acidity hits you much earlier than in either Chenin or Sémillon based liquoreux from France (at least those that I have experienced); in these, I generally find that the acidity does not appear until the finish when it provides a glorious balance to the rich flavours that preceded. By contrast, here, the acidity is quite marked from the mid palate; it is also pretty high overall contributing to the paradoxically fresh aspect of the wine.
  A very interesting discovery, with thanks to the generous donor.

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  1/7/2022 - kkdlam Likes this wine:

  Notes of honeycomb, peaches, apricot, and golden raisins. High acidity to hold it all together and cuts through the sweetness. Tail lingers and holds the sweetness.

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  12/27/2021 - RHONEISBETTERTHANBDX Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Excellent Tokaji. I am happy I bought two bottles of this. Expensive, but worth every penny.
  
  On the nose: Sweetness, some honey, a hint of lemon, faint smell of caramel.
  
  On the palate: Oh boy, this is where it shines. Immediately you are hit by honey, caramel, stone fruits, orange and lemon. The sweetness make a definite impact, but the amount of acidity pulls it right back down and balances it out so beautifully.
  
  Amazing dessert wine that really should be paired with cheese. This is ready to drink now, but will improve further with more age. It shall be interesting to see how it has developed in five or ten years.

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  5/29/2021 - winesteward Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Deep, deep copper. Caramel, toffee, tobacco and tea leaf. Nectar sweet. Candied tropical fruit - orange rind, pineapple, dried mango. Mint. Christmas pudding. Lots going on, but beautifully balanced by the acidity. Not cloying at all. Because it is so well balanced, a pretty easy drink. Impressive length. Finishes with a slight burnt sugar and honey bitterness which is also rather refreshing.
  
  Enjoyed it with some strawberries, and it did very well against a Sacher torte as well. Outstanding!

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