Freddy R. Troya

9.6

Megyer Tokaji Aszú – 5 Puttonyos – 2018
Tokaj, Hungary 🇭🇺

Overview
A classic Tokaji Aszú from the historic Megyer estate, produced at the 5 Puttonyos level, showcasing remarkable concentration and balance. Made primarily from botrytized Furmint (with traditional Tokaj varieties in support), this 2018 vintage delivers richness without excess, earning its place as one of the world’s great sweet wines. A true expression of Tokaj’s heritage — Vinum Regum, Rex Vinorum.

Aromas & Flavors
Intensely aromatic and layered. Dominant notes of ripe apricot and dried stone fruit lead the profile, followed by candied lemon peel, honeycomb, orange blossom, and a creamy custard-like richness. Subtle spice and tea notes add depth as the wine opens.

Mouthfeel
Lusciously textured yet impeccably balanced. The sweetness is substantial but beautifully countered by Tokaj’s signature high acidity, giving the wine lift, freshness, and precision. The finish is long, radiant, and mouth-coating, truly “liquid gold.”

Food Pairings
Blue cheeses, foie gras, almond or apricot-based desserts, crème brûlée, or simply enjoyed on its own as a contemplative dessert wine.

Verdict
A top-tier Tokaji Aszú that delivers complexity, balance, and emotional impact. Rich, elegant, and unforgettable, a benchmark example of why Tokaj remains the reference point for noble sweet wines. Cheers!

Did You Know?
The Puttonyos system historically measured the number of baskets of botrytized grapes added to the base wine; 5 Puttonyos represents a high level of sweetness and concentration while still preserving vibrancy and structure.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A truly memorable bottle, enjoyed on Tokaji Day (December 10-2025), which made the experience even more special. Worth every penny and a reminder of why Tokaji is rightly called the king of wines, the wine of kings. — 2 days ago

Miyuki

9.1

Tasted in 2025 June. — 6 months ago

Odair Ferronato

9.5

Fantastic!!! — 8 months ago

Carter White

9.3

Every time I have this wine, I like it more. Will have to age a bottle sometime… — 17 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2021 — 3 months ago

rob kro

9.7

Delicious
Divided vine 12 glass — 4 months ago

Kyle Miller

8.9

Refreshing — 7 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.8

Royal Tokaji – 5 Puttonyos Aszú 2016
Tokaj – Hungary 🇭🇺

Overview
A classic Tokaji Aszú, made from grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea (noble rot), then macerated with must to create Hungary’s legendary sweet wine. The 5 puttonyos designation signals a rich yet balanced level of sweetness, around 120 g/L residual sugar. (Educational note: “Puttonyos” refers to the traditional baskets of aszú berries added — the higher the number, the sweeter and more concentrated the wine.)

Aromas & Flavors
Lush apricot, honey, and candied orange peel at the forefront, layered with quince, dried fig, and lemon curd. Hints of saffron, ginger, and toasted almond bring exotic spice and complexity.

Mouthfeel
Velvety and lusciously sweet, balanced by vibrant acidity that keeps it lifted. Full-bodied yet precise, with a long, honeyed finish that leaves both richness and freshness.

Food Pairings
Perfect with blue cheese, foie gras, or fruit tarts. Also excellent with roasted nuts, crème brûlée, or simply savored on its own as a meditative dessert wine.

Verdict
A benchmark Tokaji — rich, layered, and perfectly balanced. The 2016 vintage of Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Aszú offers indulgence and structure, proving why Tokaji has been called “the wine of kings.” 👑🍷

Did You Know?
Tokaji Aszú is one of the world’s oldest regulated wines — protected since 1737, nearly a century before Bordeaux’s 1855 classification.

Collector’s Rarity 📌
Royal Tokaji’s Aszú wines are globally sought after, and a 5 puttonyos 2016 bottling represents both a collectible dessert wine and a piece of vinous history — 3 months ago

Asia Lambson

9.0

Sooooo incredible! Bright, crispy, acidic, perfect amount of tartness. It tasted a bit fruity but overwhelmingly so, couldn’t identify its floral notes that well. We thought there was some kind of toasted nuttiness to it, maybe even a very slight warm vanilla flavor.
Absolutely loved. Will buy lots of this to keep around as a great afternoon/pre dinner sipping wine. — 4 months ago

AEL

9.0

Always good. Sweet but balanced, with some interesting notes below the sugar. At Dena and Dan's. — 8 months ago