OREMUS TOKAJI ASZU 5 PUTTONYOS 1999

Oremus Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 1999
by Oremus Winery

A legendary mature vintage of one of the world’s great dessert wines. The 1999 Tokaj harvest is widely regarded as exceptional for noble rot, producing Aszú wines of immense richness, purity, and extraordinary ageing ability. Now beautifully evolved, yet still vibrant.

Style & Vintage Significance

• Crafted primarily from Furmint with traditional Tokaj varieties

• High proportion of hand-selected botrytised (noble-rot) berries

• 1999 is considered a benchmark Tokaji vintage — warm, concentrated, and perfectly balanced by acidity

This is Tokaji in its golden era: luxurious yet endlessly fresh.

Tasting Notes (Mature Expression)

Nose
Dried apricot, orange marmalade, acacia honey, saffron, caramelised pineapple, toasted nuts, hints of spice and tea leaf

Palate
Deeply layered and silky — honeyed stone fruit, candied citrus, fig, toffee, gentle spice, with bright acidity keeping everything lifted

Finish
Exceptionally long, complex, and mouth-watering with lingering sweetness and mineral freshness

Drinking Window

Magnificent now and still capable of ageing gracefully for many more years — a true long-distance wine.

Food Pairing

Extraordinary with:

• Foie gras (classic and sublime)

• Blue cheeses (Roquefort, Stilton)

• Almond desserts and fruit tarts

• Crème brûlée or honeyed pastries

• Also stunning on its own as a meditation wine

Why This Bottle Is Special

• One of Tokaj’s greatest modern vintages

• Perfect harmony of richness and acidity

• Shows the magic of long-aged Aszú development

• Highly collectible and increasingly rare

In Summary

Opulent, complex, and beautifully evolved — Oremus Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 1999 is a masterpiece of noble-rot winemaking. A show-stopping finale wine for the most special dinners and premium tastings at The Tasting Room.