Hungarian Wine

Château Dereszla · Tokaj · 2023

Furmint-led dry white | Tokaj, Hungary | 750ml

Château Dereszla offers a dry expression of Tokaj, the northeastern Hungarian region celebrated for its sweet wines. Here, the emphasis is on a fresh, food-friendly white, with Furmint at its heart and the region's volcanic soils providing its setting.

Citrus and tropical-fruit notes meet a mineral character and a gentle spicy lift. Balanced acidity carries the wine into a pleasant, long finish, making it a versatile choice for the table.

Winemaker Description

The perennial favourite Tokaj dry white wine, made of Furmint grapes. Excellent accompaniment to any type of dish. Perfectly balanced acidity, pleasant and long finish.

Pairing & Serving

Serve at around 10°C with salads, pasta dishes, fish, or poultry.

Wine Details

• Producer: Château Dereszla
• Vintage: 2023
• Region: Tokaj, Hungary
• Style: Dry white wine
• Principal grape: Furmint
• Size: 750ml

Expert Reviews - 2016

The Wine Enthusiast 97 Points | This golden-colored Tokaji has aromas of raw honey, apricot blossom, pear and baked apple tart. Silky smooth upon entry, it offers flavors of baked apples, wildflower honey, canned pears and apricot. The acidity is nicely balanced so as not to be too cloyingly sweet.

The Wine Spectator 96 Points | Well-spiced and minerally on the nose, showing hints of petrol and slate, with a brilliant backbone of acidity creating a mouthwatering frame for the silky flavors of apricot pâte de fruit, clover honey, passion fruit coulis and lanolin that expand on the palate. This is an explosion of flavor and texture, yet remains light on its feet and graceful throughout. A beauty.

James Suckling 94 Points | Perfumed and complex nose of dried apricot, white nectarine, white truffle, bergamot, white pepper and jasmine. Dense and sweet, yet balanced. Focused and layered. Spicy character on the finish.

Memo Summary Notes

The Disznókő Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2016 is a benchmark sweet wine from Hungary, representing the highest standard classification (6 Puttonyos) for traditional Aszú. In the 2016 vintage, this wine is celebrated for its "laser-like" acidity, which perfectly balances its massive sugar content, preventing it from feeling cloying.

Winemaker Description 

Pale gold in colour. Rich with complex, sweet flavour, Dereszla's Tokaji Aszu shows vibrant aromas of caramel and floral notes.

The palate is smooth with intense honey, nuts, apricots, marmalade, mango and papaya flavours leading into a perfectly balanced, spicy finish. Pair it with blue cheese drizzled with honey and topped with walnuts.