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Tokaji's climate is relatively warm and the region is protected by the Carpathian Mountains which dominate neighboring countries Slovakia and Romania. Discover the best Tokaji wines on our site, and taste these nectars of exotic flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-de-sarospatak-tokaji-aszu-3-puttonyos-hongrie","title":"Château de Sárospatak  - Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos - 2011","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Sárospatak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a late-Renaissance architectural monument in Hungary and bears the name of its town. It is part of Hungary's national heritage. The Tokaji bearing its name are produced only in the \u003cstrong\u003ebest years\u003c\/strong\u003e in order to create exceptional cuvées. They come from the Sarospatak and Tolcsva wine-growing areas and the south of the appellation, and are today acclaimed by leading sommeliers. Rich in sugar, aromas and acidity, the so-called \"\u003cstrong\u003eAszú\u003c\/strong\u003e\" berries (meaning “dried” in Hungarian) come from grapes that have shrivelled on the vine or been affected by noble rot. The aszú berries are harvested \u003cstrong\u003eberry by berry\u003c\/strong\u003e in successive pickings, which represents a colossal amount of work in the vineyards. These berries are then added to a base white wine and macerate for several days until the wine is imbued with their \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2011 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e produced great sweet wines with sumptuous acidity\/sugar balance. In the Tokaji Aszú classification prior to 2013, the 3, 4, 5 and 6 puttonyos units indicated the level of sugar and concentration of the berries used in production. Since 2013, 3 and 4 puttonyos Aszú \u003cstrong\u003ehave been removed from the new classification\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only 5 and 6 puttonyos permitted from now on. This Tokaji Aszú 3 Puttonyos 2011 is therefore almost certainly the\u003cstrong\u003e last\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3 puttonyos\u003c\/strong\u003e available on the market. This wine was made from the following grape varieties: 65% Furmint, 25% Zeta and 10% Harslevelu. It was aged in \u003cstrong\u003eHungarian barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e24 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, then for a further year in bottle. The wine is highly aromatic and immediately reveals complex aromas of \u003cstrong\u003ecandied fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003eapricot\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eorange\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e nectarine\u003c\/strong\u003e. Around this fruity core come notes of \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etoasted almond\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehoney\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enutmeg\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eraisins\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flavours are particularly harmonious, with a sugar\/acidity balance worthy of the great years. The finish is long and mouth-watering, making it a true sweet wine for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Baroudeur du vin","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":41277347528859,"sku":"","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/CHATEAUdeSAROSPATAK-TokajiAszu3Puttonyos2011-Hongrie.jpg?v=1652170139"},{"product_id":"chateau-de-dereszla-tokaji-furmint-sec-hongrie","title":"Château de Dereszla  - Tokaji Furmint sec - 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDereszla\u003c\/strong\u003e estate has one of the richest histories in the Tokaj region. Indeed, the very history of Hungary can be traced through the writings found in the cellar. The first written record of Dereszla dates back to the early 15th century: a list of King Zsigmond's possessions held in the cellars which were used to collect and store the taxes paid by his subjects, usually in the form of wine. \u003cstrong\u003eFurmint\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very old Hungarian grape variety known throughout the world to compose the great wines of Tokaj. This 100% Furmint cuvée reveals fresh notes of \u003cstrong\u003egreen apple\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003emelon\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eapricot\u003c\/strong\u003e , various \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003efresh almond\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ehawthorn\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehoneysuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e . On the palate, it is dry, lively and expressive. The finish, very tense, ends with a very pleasant mineral nuance. 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The Château de Sárospatak brand, which takes its name from the historic town in the north of the appellation, makes this cuvée only in the finest vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest stretches over several weeks: the aszú berries, shrivelled and concentrated by noble rot, are picked berry by berry in successive passes. They are then macerated in fermenting must or a base wine, following the traditional Tokaj method, before being pressed. The six puttonyos level corresponds to the most concentrated category of classic aszú. 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