ST DONAT Márga Furmint 2022

An astonishing Furmint from the northern shore of Lake Balaton. Perfectly ripe grapes were harvested from three excellent vineyards lying on marl/limestone soil, their slopes overlooking the lake. Fermented in tank and matured "sur lie” for 10 months, giving the wine a silky, mouth-watering palate.

The nose is intense, exciting, smoky, with hot basaltic reductive notes, summer field flowers and salted lemon. On the palate, it's spacious, broad, round and harmonious. Ripe grapes and ripe acidity. No fade or rapid decay on the finish, the complex acidity and texture linger long.

Jancis Robinson: 

Yellow pears, quince and golden apples. Subtle honeysuckle. A distinct stony smoke hovering over the whole thing. Layered but nervy – the minerality gives it such a stony sensation, an effect heightened by the brisk acidity. The flavours linger with layers of spice, stones and lemon-lime. Beautiful and will age well.

Drink 2024 – 2030

17 points