Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

What it pairs with

  • Mushroom consommé
    Delicate floral and herbal notes complement the subtle earthiness of a clear mushroom soup.
  • Light chicken salad with herbs
    The wine's delicate floral-herb character pairs with a fresh herb-dressed salad.
  • Peach and herb focaccia
    Stone-fruit and herb notes in the wine mirror the bread's topping.

How to serve Tokaj Nobilis Hárslevelű

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Mushroom consommé, Light chicken salad with herbs, Peach and herb focaccia. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Tokaj Nobilis added Hárslevelű as a varietal wine in 2008 to offer a counterpoint to Furmint from the 7-hectare Bodrogkeresztúr estate, expressing the secondary variety's more aromatic, lighter character.

  1. 2008: First varietal Hárslevelű from Tokaj Nobilis

Facts

Producer
Tokaj Nobilis · visiting guide
Grapes
Hárslevelű
Classification
Tokaj PDO
Oak
Older oak or stainless steel
ABV
12.5%
Price
€20-35 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2008

Frequently asked about Tokaj Nobilis Hárslevelű

When should I drink Tokaj Nobilis Hárslevelű?

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 Tokaj Nobilis Hárslevelű?

Mushroom consommé is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light chicken salad with herbs and Peach and herb focaccia. Delicate floral and herbal notes complement the subtle earthiness of a clear mushroom soup.

What grapes are in Tokaj Nobilis Hárslevelű?

The blend is Hárslevelű. The wine is classified as Tokaj PDO.

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