1999 Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos
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From a very good vintage, the first post-communist one, though 'not the top vintage because the nights were too cool in September and October'. Deep reddish tawny. It’s losing the protective reductive elements and looks a bit old. Still tastes very fresh with massive acidity. Not massively sweet. Dried, candied apricots! Tingly. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Apricot, orange rind and smoky botrytis aromas and flavors dominate, but with fascinating floral, spicy and carnal notes as well. Far and away the thickest, most viscous Tokaji Aszu at the group tasting, this also shows the most intense acidity, ravishing complexity, and ultimately the most refinement and delicacy as well. Peach preserve, orange marmalade and fresh lemon, along with brown spices, woodsmoke, meat and flowers, carry almost endlessly. (I sampled from cask an extraordinary Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos exclusively from the Lapis vineyard, but I have not tasted such a designate from bottle.) 2 stars.