1993 Tokaji Essencia
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TA 18.1 g/l, RS 580 g/l. 400 bottles. A slightly hazy mahogany colour. The nose is like a bag of raisins, earthy yet sweet. At this stage, the figgy, sticky sweetness and textural weight together with the notes of old library books gives this the feel of a digestif. Lots of personality but perhaps lacking in refinement. From spoon this is tangy, figgy and moreish. The mature nature lends itself to the spoon, where the textural focus diminishes any of the aromatic smudges. (TP)
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The 1993 Tokaji Essencia was a miniscule maiden release of 400 bottles, so this is now extremely rare, a handful remaining in Mád. It contains 580 g/l residual sugar and 18.1 g/l acidity. There is a slight turbidity here, as it is believed that the 1993 did not go through a precise clarification. It has a slightly more tertiary nose, revealing hints of damp loam that percolate through the fig, date and marmalade scents. Later, there is a subtle estuarine element. The palate is surprisingly light on its toes, with fine tension and vitality. High acidity maintains a sense of energy, though this just tapers towards the finish unlike and leaves a slightly bitter residue.