Holdvölgy Expression (SV Becsek) 2018
Holdvölgy Expression (SV Becsek) 2018
Price: 39,00€
DESCRIPTION
Holdvölgy Expression SV Becsek 2018 is a 100% Hárslevelű from the historic Becsek Cru, classified as a 1er Cru, located in Mád and surrounded by volcanic cones. Directly pressed, fermented, and then aged for 5 months in Seguin Moreau French oak barrels. Residual sugar 6.7 g/L, total acidity 6.4 g/L, alcohol 14%. The 2018 vintage, despite early frosts, allowed for a dry harvest as early as September, yielding a concentrated, precise, and bright wine. Founded in 2004 by Pascal Demko, the Holdvölgy estate spans 28 hectares spread across seven crus of Mád, in the heart of Tokaj. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, it offers a diverse range extending from vibrant dry wines to exceptional sweet wines, highlighting the richness of volcanic soils. The aging cellar dates back to the 14th century and is one of the longest in the region. The estate also offers a modern and accessible range, 'Hold and Hollo', which captivates with its young, fresh, and dynamic style.
On the nose, notes of jasmine, chamomile, fresh thyme, and pear, supported by a subtle spicy touch from the oak aging. On the palate, lively and elegant, carried by crisp pear, with a fresh, mineral, and precise finish boasting beautiful tension. It pairs perfectly with roasted pike-perch with lemon beurre blanc and braised fennel or herb-roasted free-range poultry. Serve between 10 and 12°C. Cellaring potential of 10 years.
REGION
Tokaj
Hungary
Tokaj, a wine region listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, lies two and a half hours from Budapest in northeast Hungary. This land brings together precious elements for growing grapes: a microclimate, volcanic soil and a little known fungus, botrytis, or noble rot. It turns overripe grapes into shrivelled berries and is key to making the sweet wines of the region, called aszú. With their concentrated aromas and sugars, these are the flagship of Tokaj. The region also adds dry Furmint and Tokaji Eszencia to its list of white wines.
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This wine from the Becsek plot expresses a unique terroir floral and sharp, truly beautiful.