Technical Analysis
Better known as a variety in the great wines of Tokaji, at Lemberg Hárslevelü produces a dry white wine from vines planted in 1983.
Tasting note
Light straw colour. Spicy and aromatic wine with aromas of lemon zest, linden tree flower and nectarines that follow though on the palate with compendious length.
Vinification details
Natural fermentation led to a selection of unique barrels that were blended. The extracted juice was racked in an oxidative manner, settled overnight and the clear juice taken to older 500L and 600L barrels for the onset of natural fermentation. Barrel maturation for another 6 months before blending and bottling.
AWARDS
Platter: 93 pts
Tim Atkin MW: 93 pts
Technical Analysis
Better known as a variety in the great wines of Tokaji, at Lemberg Hárslevelü produces a dry white wine from vines planted in 1983.
Tasting note
Light straw colour. Citrus zest, peach and floral aromas that follow through on the palate with pithy length.
Vinification details
Natural fermentation led to a selection of unique barrels that were blended. The extracted juice was racked in an oxidative manner, settled overnight and the clear juice taken to older 500L and 600L barrels for the onset of natural fermentation. Barrel maturation for another 6 months before blending and bottling.
AWARDS
Platter: 5* Wine of the Year
Tim Atkin MW: 93 pts
Technical Analysis
Better known as a variety in the great wines of Tokaji, at Lemberg Hárslevelü produces a dry white wine from vines planted in 1983.
Tasting note
Light straw colour. Dried peach, nectarine with subtle notes of orange peel, hints of bay leave. Delicate fruit flavours, quince like texture with pithy length.
Vinification details
These grapes can handle some rough handling, but at the same time demands respect. Two thirds of the crop was whole bunch pressed. The extracted juice was handled quite oxidative, settled overnight and the clear juice then taken to older 600 Lt barrels to offset natural fermentation. The other third of the crop was partially fermented with the skins. Whole bunches are added to the bottom of the vessel and the rest de-stemmed and crushed on top of this – whole berries were vinified by carbonic maceration. This batch was pressed two days later, and juice taken directly to barrel. A selected yeast strain was added to the portion to ensure a healthy and complete fermentation. Barrel maturation for another eight months before blending and bottling. A further bottle maturation of 10 months before market release
AWARDS
Tim Atkin MW: 94 pts
Platter: 4.5*
Technical Analysis
Better known as a variety in the great wines of Tokaji, at Lemberg Hárslevelü produces a dry white wine from vines planted in 1983.
Tasting note
Alternative methods in the making of this wine, including natural fermentation, carbonic maceration and orange winemaking, allowed for an ultra-premium blend of components. Delicate citrus and honeysuckle aromas on the nose, with layers of peach, marmalade and almond on the palate.
Vinification details
This wine combines the best of both old world and new world winemaking techniques to achieve maximum complexity from a single site vineyard. True to Lemberg tradition, 80% of the wine was oxidatively vinified by natural fermentation in older 500L French oak wine barrels. A further 15% was vinified by carbonic maceration after which the wine was fermented in a second-fill 300L Hungarian oak barrel. Lastly a minor 5% component of orange wine fermented in a Flex-cube brought the final touches of complexity to this wine. Individual components were aged on the gross lees for 8 months before blending and bottling.
Technical Analysis
Better known as a variety in the great wines of Tokaji, at Lemberg Hárslevelü produces a dry white wine from vines planted in 1983.
Tasting note
The 2018 vintage marks the first 100% Hárslevelü estate wine from the young Lemberg vineyard. Presents unique and vibrant nuances of linden tree flower, orange zest and oak spice aromas on the nose. Charming layers of peach and marmalade on the palate with citrus-lime freshness.
Vinification details
Vinified in a natural, minimalistic and more oxidative style and approach, the components are expressed in an old-world style and come to their full potential. 500 L French oak barrels were used to age the wine for 4 months.
Technical Analysis
Better known as a variety in the great wines of Tokaji, at Lemberg Hárslevelü produces a dry white wine from vines planted in 1983.
Tasting note
White flowers, peach and spice follow through on the textured, fresh palate with great length. The wine has a lingering, fresh, vibrant and lively acidity.
Vinification details
Made in a more natural, minimalistic and more oxidative style and approach, the components are expressed in an old-world style and come to their full potential. 500 L French oak barrels were used to age the wine for 10 months.
