What it pairs with
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Blue cheese and honeycomb
Honey and floral notes bridge into the cheese's savoury complexity. -
Crème brûlée
Custard richness and caramel echo the wine's butterscotch and dried-fruit notes. -
Duck liver pâté
The wine's acidity cuts the fat while the sweetness complements the richness.
How to serve Royal Tokaji Nyulászó Aszú 6 Puttonyos
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. Blue cheese and honeycomb, Crème brûlée, Duck liver pâté. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Nyulászó (the name means 'hunting warren') in Mád is classified first-class in the historical Rákóczi classification. Royal Tokaji has vinified it separately since the estate's first commercial vintages.
- 1993 — First Nyulászó single-vineyard Aszú bottling from Royal Tokaji
- 2004 — Nyulászó confirmed as one of the estate's three premier single-vineyard labels
Facts
- Producer
- Royal Tokaji
- Grapes
- Furmint, Hárslevelű
- Classification
- Tokaj PDO
- Oak
- Aged in gönci oak barrels for 18-24 months
- ABV
- 9.5%
- Price
- €70-110 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1993
Frequently asked about Royal Tokaji Nyulászó Aszú 6 Puttonyos
When should I drink Royal Tokaji Nyulászó Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Drink 10-35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Royal Tokaji Nyulászó Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
Blue cheese and honeycomb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crème brûlée and Duck liver pâté. Honey and floral notes bridge into the cheese's savoury complexity.
What grapes are in Royal Tokaji Nyulászó Aszú 6 Puttonyos?
The blend is Furmint, Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.