I went to an event this weekend where I knew this bottle would be properly appreciated so decided now was as good a time as ever to open it. I've got one more stored away and I think I'll plan to keep it until about 2030 based off tasting this one.
This like most post 1990 disznoko is a spectacular example of what tokaji can be. I opened this bottle for about 15min and then decided to decant and start to taste after another 15-20min in the decanter. We ended up drinking it over the next hour.
Upon starting to drink this it was extremely bright, lemon curd, dried apricot, fresh ginger, white peaches, and the trademark botytris funk. Still quite fresh and lively. Weighty and sweet but had substantial acid to back it up. Over time it got a bit more subdued on acidity and came really into balance and opened up to where I feel it was ideal after around an hour or so open. Towards the end of the bottle it did begin to lean a little bitter and flabby as it had started falling off. Still plenty of life left but definitely thinking it will be in its prime with only a quick decant off sediment before drinking with good company in 5-6 years.
by cmc589
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The only Tokaji I’ve had was vertical last year of a 1993 and 2013 Oremus 5 puttonyos. I tend to keep my eye out in stores now for some so I can continue to explore them more but they’re a difficult find for me.
Always good to see taste notes and experiences from others.