Mária Nagy-Eged Dűlő Egri Cuvée Grand Superior 2023

This distinctive white wine exemplifies the outstanding quality and character of top-class wines from Eger.

Vineyard

Nagy-Eged-hegy, Eger. The soils are composed of nutrient-poor marine sedimentary limestone. The vineyard lies at an altitude of 302–380 metres and is characterised by a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers.

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay, Furmint, Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage

Hand-harvested between 25 August and 8 September.

Winemaking

After destemming, the grapes were gently pressed. Alcoholic fermentation took place in new oak barrels, followed by partial malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine was matured for ten months in 228-, 300- and 500-litre Hungarian and French oak barrels.

Alcohol

13.5 %

Vineyard Background

The Egerszólát vineyard is named after the Virgin Mary. In 2007, the St. Andrea Winery erected a statue in her honour. The wine originates from cooler sites with shallow, clay-influenced soils. These conditions are reflected in aromas of white-petalled flowers and wet stone, leading to a distinctive, slightly saline finish on the palate.

Score

James Suckling: 94 points

Tasting Note

A rich and expressive white wine from the Grand Cru site of Nagy-Eged-hegy. The nose reveals tropical fruit aromas of mango, pineapple and lime, complemented by ripe peach and a touch of chalky minerality. On the palate, flavours of kumquat and peach are joined by a subtle salinity, harmoniously integrated with fine oak spice. The finish is long and elegant, supported by vibrant acidity.