Tokaji Betsek 6 Putts, Royal Tokaji Wine Company 2007

The 2007 Tokaji Aszu Betsek 6-Puttonyos is nicely defined on the nose with scents of orange-blossom, Clementine, creme brulee and just a hint of jasmine. The palate is very well-balanced with a viscous core of honeyed fruit pierced by perfectly judged acidity that counterbalances the 183 grams per liter of residual sugar. It segues into a spicy, animated finish with hints of white pepper lingering on the aftertaste. Excellent.

Bright gold in the glass with a marmalade, lemon rind and broad pineapple note on the nose. The palate is viscous and rich with ripe Seville orange and passion fruit with layers of dried apricot. There is an eathy, peppery undertone with lift from crisp acidity on the long, lingering finish. This is a hedonists delight, an unctuous, giving expression of Betsek.