Royal Tokaji

Vintage Reports

Royal Tokaji’s Aszú wines are determined vintage by vintage. Since its establishment in 1989, Royal Tokaji has thus far produced wine in 15 of its 21-year history.

1990 Royal Tokaji’s first vintage — a small, but classic vintage

1991 Very good quality wines that are just beginning to open up

1992 Royal Tokaji produced wine only from its Betsek vineyard.

1993 Outstanding — one of the best years in memory. This first truly great  vintage marked the renaissance of Tokaji wines.

1995 Very good quality wines, particularly single-vineyard wines

1996 A classic year with good quality wines

1999 Outstanding — rivaling the 1993 vintage. The extraordinary acidity levels guarantee wines with great longevity.

2000 Outstanding — great richness and balance. High sugar levels produced very accessible wines.

2003 Outstanding — combining the best of the 1999 and 2000 vintages. Quality rather than quantity defined this vintage.

2005 Very good quality wines

2006 Royal Tokaji made only 5 puttonyos wines

2007 Great vintage; wine still in barrel; enough quality and quantity for single-vineyard wines

2008 Miraculous vintage. Royal Tokaji will most likely produce single-vineyard wines.

2009 Difficult vintage; fortunately, Royal Tokaji picked before the rains. Mézes Mály was the only single-vineyard wine produced.