Royal Tokaji Aszu Blue Label 5 Puttonyos Size:50cl

Royal Tokaji Aszu Blue Label 5 Puttonyos Size:50clBeautiful golden colour. In the nose we can discover the aroma of apricot and fig. The palate is dominated by tropical fruits, apricot jam and fig with some bitter hint. Well balanced with long finish. The best description for the weather is extreme for 2009. There was a lot of everything, but none in the right time. Budding started perfectly with lovely sunny days and high temperature, but we endured serious draught by the middle of May. Rainfall

south facing (less sun exposure)

Although Pazo Barrantes has been the ancestral home to the Creixell family (owners of renowned Riojan labels Marques de Murrieta and Castillo Ygay) since the 15th century and where Albariño has been grown and made for generations

Fresh and tasty in the mouth

that money can buy

Matt Thomson

a valley with a sub-Mediterranean climate and medium fertile

Made using 50 to 60 different crus

which allow the fruit to develop fully and give this wine its distinct character

revealing an end-palate that seems light and powdery at first

backed up with pedigree and longevity

The Gran Sasso wines are made by Valentino Sciotti and his team

The name Meerlust means “pleasure of the sea”