2021 Oremus Mandolas Dry Furmint
Grape
Furmint
Its Origins
The Oremus wine estate has a long and colourful history and Tokaji was being produced there as early as 1620 by a Calvinist priest called Mate Szepsy Lacko. In 1993 the 33 hectare estate was bought by a Spanish consortium headed by David Álvarez, owner of Vega Sicilia.The vineyards are centred around 3 hills, Mandulas, Kupatka and Losce, where Furmint and Harslevu are planted. A new winery has been built in Tolcsva. The aim at Oremus is to produce Tokaji wines of elegance and balance with perfect harmony between the sweet fruit and natural acidity. This wine's name comes from the old way of referring to the vineyard from where it comes. Mandolás is one of the Oremus vineyards and it is only planted with Furmint, the noblest variety of the region. During the weeks leading up to the harvest, the state of ripening of the grape is systematically checked and the golden yellow, health and ripe bunches are picked. A must with great density is obtained using a delicate and gentle pressing. Fermentation is in new wood barrels, which are carefully prepared, and takes between 8 and 12 days. The wine is aged in 136-litre small barrels, which are typical of the region.
What The Critics Say
92/100 James Suckling
"This is dry and flinty with waxed lemons, sliced apples, cream and beeswax. Medium to full-bodied, crunchy and steady with vivid acidity cutting through, yet there is ripe fruit here and a creamy character. Lingering finish. Drink now."
94/100 Decanter, Sarah Jane Evans MW (2019 vintage)
"A steady transformation from the first vintage of 2000. A lively wine with aromas of fennel, white flowers and honey. The palate is fresh with lime leaf and a mineral edge. There’s a light oak complexity from part fermentation in Hungarian oak, followed by part ageing for six months. The growing intensity and complexity of the vintages shows the continued work in recuperating old Furmint clones."
93/100 Wine Enthusiast, Jeff Jenssen (2019 vintage)
"Pale straw in the glass, this Hungarian Furmint has delightful aromas of white peach, apple blossom and acacia honey. It has flavors of apricot, honey and white peach and is soft on entry and full in the mouth. It has great mouth feel and texture."
| Variety | Furmint |
|---|---|
| Closure | Cork |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2029 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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