{"product_id":"royal-tokaji-betsek-1st-growth-6-puttonyos-aszu-2017-500ml","title":"Royal Tokaji Betsek 1st Growth 6 Puttonyos Aszu 2017 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetsek is one of Tokaj’s celebrated 1st Growth vineyards, renowned for its mineral-rich volcanic soils.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Royal Tokaji Betsek 1st Growth 6 Puttonyos Aszú 2017 is a magnificent, single-vineyard dessert wine produced by the renowned Royal Tokaji Company in Hungary's historic Tokaj region. The Betsek vineyard is a celebrated 1st Growth site situated in the Mád basin, famous for its unique volcanic soils rich in white clay, dark basalt, and tufa. These mineral-dense soils impart a distinct salinity, structural tension, and fiery spice character to the wine. The exceptional 2017 vintage provided ideal autumn conditions for noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), allowing the estate to harvest individually hand-picked Aszú berries at peak concentration and purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted primarily from Furmint alongside Hárslevelű and Sárgamuskotály (Yellow Muscat), the botrytised grapes were steeped in fermenting must before undergoing long, cool fermentation. The wine was then aged for over two years in Hungarian oak barrels in the deep, underground cellars of Mád. On the palate, it delivers an opulent profile of dried apricot, candied orange peel, wild honey, and ginger spice, perfectly counterbalanced by a electric beam of natural acidity. Rich, vibrant, and extraordinarily complex, this 6 Puttonyos Aszú possesses immense cellaring potential, destined to evolve gracefully over several decades. It serves as a decadent accompaniment to foie gras, blue cheeses, fruit tarts, or fine dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Intense, exotic and spicy\u003cbr\u003eDried apricot, candied orange peel, wild honey, marmalade, ground ginger, and crushed volcanic mineral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Opulent, concentrated and electric\u003cbr\u003eRich layers of dried peach, honeycomb, citrus marmalade, and sweet spice balanced by vibrant, piercing acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Exceptionally long, complex and mineral-driven\u003cbr\u003eEnduring notes of crystallized ginger, orange oil, acacia honey, and a delicate saline minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Tasted from bottle, the 2017 Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos Betsek 1st Growth is stunning. Intensely aromatic on the nose with dried apricot, candied citrus, honeycomb, and white pepper, it is full-bodied, rich, and viscous yet brilliantly fresh, ending with a long, spicy, mineral finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Wine Advocate, 97 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3574\"\u003e“This amber-colored Tokaj Aszú is made from grapes from the Betsek vineyard. It has heady aromas of intense apricot, acacia and Bartlett pear. There is elegant sweetness and flavors of apricot and canned peach. It is nicely balanced in sweetness and acidity.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Jeff Jenssen, Wine Enthusiast, 97 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Royal Tokaji\u003cbr\u003eStyle - Dessert Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Furmint\u003cbr\u003eGrape Blend \/ Cépage - Furmint, Hárslevelű, Sárgamuskotály\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Hungary\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Tokaj\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Tokaji\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2017\u003cbr\u003eABV - 10.5%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 500ml\u003cbr\u003eClassification - 1st Growth\u003cbr\u003eSweetness - Sweet\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Tokaji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44386730016855,"sku":"RTOK-BETSEK-6-17","price":199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/35603be1-faa9-4b75-b820-0162f276758e.webp?v=1790827462","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/royal-tokaji-betsek-1st-growth-6-puttonyos-aszu-2017-500ml","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}