Gál Tibor Pinot Noir 2002 – close encounter of the unexpected kind
The reason you don’t see too many entries about Pinot Noir on BPDR is because most efforts by Hungarian winemakers have brought very mixed results but mostly unremarkable ones.
Another generalisation I often commit is stating that Hungarian wines rarely age well, with the exception of many Tokaji Aszú wines.
Fortunately, I only recognised that the bottle I was about to open (a random selection) was 7 years old so I only had to deal with only one of my pre-concepts.
The review
Not so pale as you would expect, this Pinot is almandine of various tones. The bouquet is punch and brandy, spiced with clove and cinnamon. Later pomegranate and nectarine too.
Layered texture on the palate, firm and almost crisp on top of a soft and dusty underpinning due to very well defined tannins. An hour later the structure will be dominantly grip and firm but nicely styled, supported by rounded acidity all over the way and a delicate, tasty bitter finish (some might complain about the alcohol though). Creamy sweetness mingle with leaf tobacco very pleasantly.
Thin but rich, ripe and fresh (suprisingly so considering its age) in the same time, this Pinot drinks extremely well.
Score: 6+/7-
Price: not available
Categories: 6 points, 7 points, Eger, Gál Tibor, Reviews by region
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Comments: 2 Comments.
What about Vesztergombi Pinot Noir from Szekszárd?
I don’t know, what about it?
It’s been a long time since my last drinking Vesztergomi’s. I used to drink many different things from them but I must realise that I haven’t done that for a long time. Maybe it’d be the time to change that.
How did you find the wine? And what did you think?
