Disznoko Aszu 5 Puttonyos Tokaj, Hungary 2012 Southern Rhone White Blend enduring bubbles and balanced acidity

enduring bubbles and balanced acidity

92 Pts Antonio Galloni

Notes of marzipan on the nose and the palate give toastiness and leesy notes

Fresh nose of dried fruit (apricot) with a hint of citrus

Disznoko Aszu 5 Puttonyos Tokaj, Hungary 2012 Southern Rhone White Blend enduring bubbles and balanced acidityThis was an early and hot year. Lots of autumn rain allowed for good noble rot development but less shrivelled berries, so it is a more Sauternes style vintage. Its limpid pale golden in colour but still a touch closed on the nose, with vanilla oak, ripe peach and a twist of orange zest. To taste, it has a lovely rich, velvety texture, with notes of peach and orange blossom backed by intense vibrant acidity and good structure. Decanter