Royal Tokaji Nyulászó 1st Growth Aszú 6 Puttonyos Tokaj-Hegyalja PDO

Tokaj-Hegyalja PDO, Hungary

From Tokaj's first classified growth — Nyulászó is the highest-rated vineyard in the 1700 classification. Deep amber; exceptional dried apricot, orange blossom, saffron, caramelised fig, and a mineral acidity that could cut through glass. Aged 4 years in Gönc barrels. One of the most age-worthy wines produced anywhere on earth; 200-year cellaring potential.

Pairing intelligence

• cheese: First Growth Tokaji and aged Stilton is the Anglo-Hungarian great pairing — the wine's acidity-sweetness balance cuts through the blue veining's salt and fat; apple compote bridges.
• main: An unexpected bridge — Tokaji's acidity and sweetness bridges the paprika's heat in traditional gulyás; this is Hungary honouring its greatest wine in its greatest dish.