95 2006 Royal Tokaji Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos (Tokaj, Hungary) 2/16/14 ($35 - 500 mL)
mostly Furmint with small amounts of Hárslevelu and Muscat de Lunel 10.0% alc 178g residual sugar per liter
Color: Bright, deep burnt orange, Grand Marnier-like. (3.5) Bouquet: Botrytis, orange peel and basil complement very ripe poached pear and apricot fruit. (3.5) Body: Solid middleweight with great elegance, outstanding fruit and excellent acidity. Richness and silkiness coat the mouth. (3.5) Flavor: Concentrated mandarin orange and peach combine with the flavors found in the bouquet. Delicious and very easy to drink. (3.5) Finish: Less distinctive than the flavor with more sweetness. Mandarin orange and botrytis linger. (3.0)
Overall: Shows great elegance and precision with flavors of mandarin orange, peach, poached pear, apricot, basil and botrytis. Delicious and Oh, so easy to drink. (17)
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