Tokaji Aszú & Essencia, Vintage List
1956 | 1959 | 1962 | 1963 | 1972 | 1975 | 1981 | 1983 | 1988 |
1989 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016
In Hungary no special occasion is complete without a bottle of Tokaji Aszú! Because of its excellent aging potential, parents buy a selection of Aszú from the birth years of their children, only to open them when the child becomes an adult. The distinctively-shaped Aszú bottle is a fixture on every birthday, wedding anniversary, and Christmas table. Though we are happy to enjoy Aszú on any night of the week, this wine does make a truly unique gift for an anniversary, milestone birthday, achievement, or special celebration.
We also have many bottles of Essencia listed here. It is the sweetest and lowest-alcohol wine on the planet, usually served in a crystal spoon. Made from the free-run juice of hand-picked botrytized berries. More than two years of slow fermentation result in just 2-6 percent alcohol, and a minimal residual sugar content of 500 grams/liter.
We are devoted fans of this perfectly balanced sweet wine, and we are proud to offer these older and rare Aszú vintages. To ensure that these wines reach you in the best conditions, we don’t store the older vintages in our shop. They are kept at the wineries where they were born, stored in perfect conditions. For this reason, we cannot guarantee immediate shipment —so order in advance if you have an occasion!
You can browse a small portion of our Tokaj selection in our online shop, and see the rest listed here. Don't hesitate to get in touch with our wine advisors for more information on these wines, if you are searching for something not listed here, or to place an order.
If you live in Europe, see our shipping prices here. If you live elsewhere, contact us for a shipping quote. If you are ordering as a gift, let us know if you'd like a handwritten, customized gift card and a festive bow on the bottle.
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1956
The Hungarian revolution against the Soviet regime started on October 23rd, in the middle of the harvest. While the grapes for this wine were being harvested, Budapest was being destroyed by Russian tanks. A legendary wine from a legendary year.
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1959
Only two vintages from the 1950s are still commercially available: 1956 and 1959. After 60 years, this wine is still at its pinnacle.
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1962
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1963
● Oremus 4 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1972
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1975
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus Tokaji Essencia (500ml)
1981
● Oremus 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1983
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1988
At its peak now! This wine had a long period of barrel aging (6 years).
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1989
This was the last vintage made under the Communist regime!
● Oremus 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1992
1992 was not a perfect vintage, but with time and aging, this wine has developed an excellent balance between richness and acidity.
● Disznókő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1993
This was the first excellent vintage after the change of regimes.
● Disznókő Disznókő 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Hétszőlő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1994
This was a good vintage, during which only 5 Puttonyos-style Aszú was produced.
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1995
This was a very good vintage for sweet wines, and the first year that Oremus produced a late-harvest wine with botrytis. Excellent aging potential!
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1996
This was a good vintage for sweet wines.
● Hétszőlő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1997
This was a high acidity vintage
● Hétszőlő 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1998
This was a hard vintage, in which very low quantities were produced.
● Disznókő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
1999
This was one of the best vintages ever, producing balanced wines with long aging potential. This vintage is as sharp as a diamond, with precise aromas. It is classical, elegant, and immortal. It was also, the first vintage produced in Oremus' new winery.
● Hétszőlő 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Disznókő 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, Kapi Vineyard (500ml)
● Oremus Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
● Disznókő Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
2000
This was a very good vintage, with rich and concentrated wines. This year Oremus harvested the highest ever amount of Aszú berries.
● Hétszőlő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
2001
A very difficult vintage, with low production.
● Hétszőlő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, Hárslevelű (500ml)
2002
The keyword for the 2002 vintage is precision—wines with a very aromatic and soft attack, followed by a wonderful mouthwatering freshness. The September harvest was excellent, and then the weather turned very rainy and humid. Low quantities of excellent wines were produced.
● Disznókő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Disznókő 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, Hetedik (500ml)
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
2003
This was a uniquely warm vintage, which produced very low quantities.
● Disznókő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
2004
A difficult vintage for dry wines, but some great sweet wines were produced.
● Hétszőlő, 4 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, Kövérszőlő (500ml) — 11,000 HUF (A rare single-varietal Aszú, made from Kövérszőlő (the least-planted variety in Tokaj). After a 400-year tradition, since 2014 the 4 Puttonyos category has been discontinued.)
● Hétszőlő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Hétszőlő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, Hárslevelű (500ml)
● Samuel Tinon 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
2005
Wines from the 2005 vintage are like watching a fireworks display: explosive, bright, colorful, and vibrant.
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Disznókő 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, Kapi Vineyard (500ml)
● Oremus Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
● Disznókő Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
2006
The 2006 vintage has fluidity and balance, producing wines with delightfully fresh acidity and a very precise texture.
● Disznókő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Disznókő 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
2007
The 2007 vintage is characterized by its finesse and refined fruit.
● Disznókő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Samuel Tinon 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
● Disznókő Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
2008
2008 resulted in multi-dimensional wines with spicy aromas and lovely acidity.
● Béres 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Disznókő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Hétszőlő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
● Béres Tokaji Essencia (275ml)
2009
2009 was a wonderfully rich and ripe vintage.
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Royal Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, Mézes Mály Vineyard (500ml)
● Disznókő Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
2010
2010 was a refreshing vintage with vivacious (almost cool) acidity and wonderful aromas.
● Erzsébet Pince 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Oremus 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
2011
2011 had exceptionally high acidity, which gave a perfect balance to the sweetness.
● Árvay Pincészet, 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Béres 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Disznókő 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, Kapi Vineyard (500ml)
2012
The fragrant Aszús of 2012 are rounded with lower acidity than usual.
● Disznókő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Disznókő 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Disznókő Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
2013
2013 was the best vintage of the 2010s … rich, complex, and age-worthy.
● Erzsébet Pince 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Füleky Winery 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
● Disznókő Tokaji Essencia (375ml)
2014
This was a difficult vintage with lots of rain. A very low quantity of sweet wines was produced, in a more early-drinking style.
● Disznókő 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
2015
● Tischler & Halpern 5 Puttonyos Kosher Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
2016
● Royal Tokaji 6 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú (500ml)
