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In the summer of 1991, the late Jean-Michael Arcaute and Jean-Louis Laborde launched the Renaissance of Tokaji. They led a group of 12 wine lovers and acquired Château Pajzos, carrying out the same year the first “private enterprise” harvest and vinification. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, the\u003cstrong\u003e Domaine is under the sole ownership of the Laborde family, who also owns Château Clinet in Pomerol\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor the Tokaji Aszú wines, a base dry white wine is first made (Château Pajzos uses the Dry Furmint they produce), then mixed with Aszú berries - botrytized, shriveled grapes that were originally picked from bunches into 20-liter wooden tubs called puttony. During harvest, it \u003cstrong\u003ecan take up to 30 passages in the vineyards to pick them at the perfect time, as Château Pajzos only selects fully botrytized\u003c\/strong\u003e -not just passerillé- grapes. Traditionally, the concentration of the Tokaji was defined by the number of puttony added to the base. Nowadays, the \"Puttonyos\" is based on the content of residual sugar in the final wine. It takes about 44 pounds of Azsú berries mixed with 100 liters of base wine to reach 1 Puttonyos - and an experienced picker a full day to harvest that quantity. The sweet wines are aged in 1.5km of underground galleries that offer constant humidity and temperature; they are only produced in the best vintages. Since 2013, Château Pajzos focused its range on Azsú wines from 4 to 6 Puttonyos. \u003cstrong\u003eTheir approach is to highlight freshness when other houses promote a more oxidative style\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging: 2 years in 220 liters, 30% new Hungarian oak casks followed by two years in stainless-steel tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e75% Furmint and 25% Harslevelu. Lusciously sweet with electric acidity, a great concentration of apricot, honey, and marmalade flavors, and incredible length, power and finesse. \u003cstrong\u003eYou can age this wine for another 20 years, although it drinks beautifully now. Incredible!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNYR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of this Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Pajzos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39604319846576,"sku":"CPTA5PH13","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/Chateau_Pajzos_Tokaji_Asz_5_Puttonyos_Hungary_500ml.jpg?v=1724211219"},{"product_id":"1997-disznoko-tokaji-aszu-eszencia","title":"1997 Disznoko Tokaji Aszú Eszencia Hungary 500ML","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e94 WS Dessert Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEurope's Original Sweet Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine For Kings, Queens, \u0026amp; Royalty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or more bottles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEszencia is the cream of the crop for sweet Aszú Tokaji\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made exclusively from the free-run juice of the botrytis grapes, the sugar content is so high that it often takes years for fermentation to run its course. \u003cstrong\u003eThis wine is truly nectar, meant to be enjoyed in small quantities, and built to last for a Millenium\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a vintage of 1997, this wine is only scratching the surface of the amount of age that it can take. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDating back to 1413 on the land registry and ranked as a Tokaji first growth from 1732\u003c\/strong\u003e, Disznókő is known for producing top Tokaji. From years of dedication, the winery has crafted its own style of Tokaji wines – the legendary sweet white wines of Hungary. Driven by a passion for the purity of the fruit, the freshness of the grape varieties, and the complexity of the Botrytis, Disznókő has created a portfolio of utterly delicious wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTokaji Aszú was once such a sought-after wine that it was almost only consumed by royalty in Europe and sparked copycats all around the world\u003c\/strong\u003e. Only fairly recently has the name been protected for exclusive use in the region. Disznókő is backed by the French wine group AXA that \u003cstrong\u003ealso owns Chateau Pichon Baron and Sudiraut.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wines showcase the exceptional winemaking history of the region with the expertise of some of France's top producers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging: Aged in Glass Demijohns until ready for bottling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRich gold to deep amber. The nose promises the Disznókő Tokaji Aszú Eszencia concentration with its depths of scents of dried fruits, spices, and wood, honey and caramel, tea and tobacco. Sometimes forest fruits. Feisty fruit flavors with great acidity underscored by layers of creaminess. Voluptuous with a mellifluous concentration. A gorgeously rich wine, it emanates impeccable balance and great finesse. Luscious and luxurious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBeginning to show some maturity, this lemon confit- and apricot-infused Tokay reveals sweet\/tart tastes, honey and butterscotch accents, and a tangy finish. 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On the southern side of Mount Tokaj, the Royal Imperial Estate of Tokaj-Hétszőlő owns the most fertile land and the best vines, and since the year 1502 nature has generously given more of its fruits here than anywhere else. No surprise then that it has attracted the attention of the greats of the wine world for over 5 centuries!  The creation of the Estate owes nothing to chance: the Garai family selected the best 7 parcels of the Tokaj Mountain, hence the name – Hét \/ Szőlő means “7 parcels of vineyard” in Hungarian. Wines this admirable were never going to remain a secret for very long... the parcels of the Tokaj-Hétszőlő Estate were \u003cstrong\u003eclassed as Tokaj Premier Grand Cru as early as 1772\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the Estate still belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This distinction pays homage to the unique characteristics of what is an exceptional terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of Tokaj’s best-kept secrets - a\u003cstrong\u003en organic, late harvest sweet wine from the same ownership as Ch Cos d’Estournel\u003c\/strong\u003e - Michel Reybier.  Cultivating some of the most prestigious and fertile land in the area, Hétszőlő was classed as a Tokaj Premier Grand Cru as early as 1772, when the Estate still belonged to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs I’m sure you’re aware, Tokaji Aszú is a sweet wine much like Sauternes (often even sweeter); but this late harvest wine is not as sweet and is meant to be consumed younger than its botrytized siblings to enjoy its bright fruit intensity. Don’t get me wrong, it still ages well, just not for 50+ years! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade with traditional Hungarian grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e but more comparable to a good Spätlese Riesling from Germany in sweetness. The naturally high acidity of Furmint makes it perfect for this style of wine as it balances the sweetness and leaves the finish refreshing. 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