What it pairs with
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Peach sorbet
Stone-fruit echo between wine and dessert makes this a simple crowd-pleasing pairing. -
Vanilla cream cake
Light sweetness and cream are natural partners. -
Mild brie
Light sweetness handles mild brie-style soft cheeses well.
How to serve Grand Tokaj Late Harvest
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Peach sorbet, Vanilla cream cake, Mild brie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Grand Tokaj introduced the Late Harvest tier to offer a sweet wine at an accessible price point below Aszú, aimed at new consumers exploring sweet Tokaj styles for the first time.
- 2005 — Grand Tokaj Late Harvest introduced for export
Facts
- Producer
- Grand Tokaj
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Older oak or stainless steel
- ABV
- 11.0%
- Price
- €15-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Grand Tokaj Late Harvest
When should I drink Grand Tokaj Late Harvest?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Grand Tokaj Late Harvest?
Peach sorbet is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vanilla cream cake and Mild brie. Stone-fruit echo between wine and dessert makes this a simple crowd-pleasing pairing.
What grapes are in Grand Tokaj Late Harvest?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.