2008 The Royal Tokaji Wine Company Nyulaszo Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary 500ml

The 2008 Tokaji Aszu Nyulaszo 6-Puttonyos has a deep burnished amber color. The nose is very complex, initially offering melted candle wax and apricot on the nose. (The latter actually reminded me of Jaffa Cakes!) Leaving it aside for one hour, it blossoms in the glass, revealing Satsuma and mango aromas. The palate is rounded and citric on the entry. This has the same level of energy and tension as the 2007, that acidity almost piercing toward the finish. But there is a scintillating level of penetration here, and the finish leaves the mouth so fresh that you will hanker for the next sip.