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 — 8 months ago

Ron Siegel

9.7

A nice way way to finish — 3 years ago

Andrew Formi

9.0

Thank you Jonathon L . Perfect selection — 4 years ago

Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.2

Bright and pretty. Tart balance. Happy Halloween. — 5 years ago

cc

9.6

Strong taste with deep notes — 6 years ago

with Ripal

Meagan Higgins

9.3

Concentrated chocolate had at total wine sample — 7 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2023 vintage. 9.10.25. — 8 months ago

Kristen Grimes

10

Light, crisp, bubbly and delicious. Tart green apple acidity and a long apple skin finish. Maybe our last bottle of this until we get to South Africa, so what a better way to celebrate our amazing Hawaiian adventure 🏝️🥰 — 10 months ago

Eliot Hamerman

9.3

Drinking great — 2 years ago

Daniel Sullivan

9.5

Brilliant golden hue.
Gunpowder and flint on the nose.
Upright acidity lime and pear palate. — 3 years ago

Jon Bergqvist

9.1

Probably the best bottle of this I’ve had. Perfectly matured classical Rioja. Black cherries, some caramel, no tannins left and piercing acidity. — 4 years ago

Samantha Schalop

8.9

Delicious red I had at pera soho with mom dad ali and Adam. Light but flavorful — 5 years ago

Mike Holzer

9.0

Black currant on nose and taste with cherries hint of cocoa great length. Very subtle tannins. 1-2 more bottles drink over next 2 years. — 6 years ago

with Ania

Jason Keefer

8.9

In mag, at a perfect spot. Velvety tannins, herbaceous, prunes. — 9 months ago

with Natasha

Karen Tripson

9.6

Dangerously smooth. — a year ago

Alan Johnston

9.3

3.4. A very good bargain for a smooth Bordeaux, nice mix of fruits, minerals and tannin, somewhat mid-bodied, with smooth finish. Deep red with good nose. On sale for $11.99, regularly $14.99. — 2 years ago

John Malcolm

9.7

Honey and apricots. Outstanding! — 4 years ago

Gordon Williams

9.0

Really good savory Champaign. Dry, but not too harsh. Leah liked. — 4 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

White chocolate covered cherries, pralines, pecan pie. I think, I may like this better than TF10.

92 points — 5 years ago

Robert Evans Jr

9.5

Unbelievable showing well. Just wish I had more of these!!!! — 6 years ago

with Nicole