A sweet Tokaji boasting a fascinating balance between ripe fruit and dark spice. An expressive late-harvest wine from the renowned single vineyard Lapis, combining tradition with terroir expression.
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Dry and spicy with notes of malted chicory, tobacco, stony nuances, dried apricots, wild mushrooms, black tea, as well as green apple and citrus freshness.
Palate
On the palate, an elegant play between sweetness and supporting acidity, characterized by ripe stone fruit, the juice and zest of citrus fruits, fine botrytis, and a herbaceous mushroom spice.
Character
Complex texture in which dark, earthy components and clean botrytis notes stylishly merge with vibrant fruit.
Pairing
Pairs superbly with quail and Périgord truffle, stuffed Vietnamese Bánh Xèo crêpes, or a classic Tarte Tatin.
Notes
Crafted from biodynamically grown grapes from the top Lapis vineyard, spontaneously fermented and aged for six months in Slavonian oak casks; inspired by Királyudvar’s uncompromising terroir philosophy.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A radiant, elegantly pale gold-yellow in the glass.
Nose
On the nose, this Late Harvest reveals itself to be remarkably dark, earthy and spicy. Alongside classic notes of dried apricots, yellow apples and citrus fruits, it unveils complex nuances of malted chicory, botrytis-influenced wild mushrooms, tobacco, black tea and cool stone.
Palate
On the palate, there is a masterly interplay of sweetness and supporting acidity. Ripe stone fruit and juicy pip fruit combine with bitter-fresh citrus. The fine botrytis introduces a noble, dark spice, balanced by a gentle structure.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes originate from the renowned Grand Cru site Lapis in Hungary’s Tokaj region. The Királyudvar estate, founded in 1997 by Anthony Hwang and today led by winemaker Szabolcs Juhász, harnesses the extraordinary potential of these historic soils.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Single-varietal Furmint from biodynamic farming (hand-picked on 21st September 2018). Following a slow pressing, spontaneous fermentation took place in 2.25-hectolitre Slavonian oak casks. Bottled at 13.5% abv and with 46 grams of residual sugar after six months of maturation.
Food Pairings
A magnificent partner for fine poultry such as quail with a creamy foam, runny egg and Périgord truffle. It also pairs brilliantly with savoury Asian dishes like Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese stuffed crêpes) or classically alongside a delicate apple tart.
Particularities
A biodynamically produced sweet wine displaying a remarkably intellectual style: rather than simple fruit sweetness, it shines with dark, tea-like aromatics and a structural sophistication inspired by the know-how of Királyudvar’s sister estate, Domaine Huet in the Loire Valley.
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