What it pairs with
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Poached chicken with herbs
Delicate floral and herbal notes complement gently cooked white meat. -
Fresh spring rolls
Aromatic, floral wine works with the fresh herb-forward filling of spring rolls. -
Cheese fondue
The wine's gentle acidity cuts through a mild cheese fondue.
How to serve Hímesudvar Hárslevelű
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Poached chicken with herbs, Fresh spring rolls, Cheese fondue. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Hímesudvar has grown Hárslevelű alongside Furmint on their 3.5 Tokaj-town hectares since at least the late 1980s, expressing both of the region's key white varieties from the historic Bem Street cellar.
- 1988 — First varietal Hárslevelű from Hímesudvar's 3.5-hectare Tokaj estate
Facts
- Producer
- Hímesudvar
- Grapes
- Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Traditional cellar ageing
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- €12-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1988
Frequently asked about Hímesudvar Hárslevelű
When should I drink Hímesudvar Hárslevelű?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Hímesudvar Hárslevelű?
Poached chicken with herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh spring rolls and Cheese fondue. Delicate floral and herbal notes complement gently cooked white meat.
What grapes are in Hímesudvar Hárslevelű?
The blend is Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.