97 Points Vert deVin
The wine shows a deep amber colour. On the nose there are complex notes of buckwheat honey, dried apricots, a touch of varnish, old wood, a touch of black tea, candied orange, ginger and spices. The palate is dense and concentrated, with very well-integrated sweetness balanced by the piercing, stimulating acidity. A very vertical and linear wine which feels almost off-dry despite the high sugar content. The flavours open up in layers and stay long. A very strong saline, mineral, iodine note on the finish. Excellent balance, gorgeous wine.
92 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2010 Tokaji Aszu 5-Puttonyos had been bottled just a fortnight before I tasted it. Considering the growing season, this has an impressive bouquet with what seems like plenty of Aszu character. The palate is well-balanced with a zesty opening, plenty of Clementine, peach and apricot notes. The acidity is very racy (12.5 grams per liter), that neatly balanced the 152 grams per liter residual sugar. Vibrant and very focused, this could be one of the best Aszu wines in what was a difficult vintage. It will be not be commercialized for several years, but watch out for this when eventually released.
