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Chateau Dereszla
2006 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos
Tokaj, Hungary
Chateau Dereszla is steeped in Tokaj history. The winery's cellars date back to the
early fifteenth century. The winery fell into neglect in the late twentieth century, but in
2000, a French family from Champagne, the D'Aulans, began to revive the estate. Today,
the winery is known for both its dry and sweet wines, most notably its Aszú. Aszú are
those wines formerly known as "Tokay." They are made from botrytised grapes that have been pounded to a paste, then added to fermenting must for a short period of time (in this case 14 hours). A second fermentation is completed before the wine is bottled. The 2006
Dereszla completed its second fermentation in stainless steel tanks, helping to create its
clean, pure flavor. On the nose, the wine offers matured aromas of honey and golden
raisins. Its layers of flavors include fresh and dried apricot, white peach and a hint of
bitter grapefruit up front with a bit of spice and zippy citrus and stone fruit acidity toward
the back of the palate. For savory pairings, try it with charcuterie, aged cheeses or rich,
fatty dishes like duck confit or fois gras. The wine shines as an accompaniment to simple
desserts like shortbread, spiced bread pudding or even dark chocolate chip cookies.
Rating: 15/20
Price: $40 (500 ml)
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