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Our latest ratings by James Suckling

Sauska Tokaj Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2017 - 96 Points

“This has a fantastic nose of marmalade, dried apricot, crystallized ginger, candied chestnut and honey. Dried pineapple and kumquat, too. It’s rich and luscious, balanced by bright acidity and concentrated flavors of dried fruit, spice and earthy hints. Intense. The finish goes on and on!”

Sauska Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2017 - 94 Points

“A sweet white with pear and sliced mango, as well as flower honey, white syrup and dried candied lemons. It’s full-bodied with lots of sweetness and a creamy finish.” Light spiced pear, too. Drink now.

Sauska Pinot Noir Tokaji Padi 2019 - 94 Points

“Lots of racy raspberries, pomegranate, sour cherries, dried strawberries, baking spices and bark. A medium-bodied pinot noir with sleek tannins and fresh acidity. Creamy oak gives it discreet, flattering sensibility, but this is also juicy with lots of fruit before a lengthy finish.”

Sauska Konkoly Merlot 2016 – 94 pts

Gorgeous aromas of black olives, licorice and violets with some sandalwood and cappuccino. Medium to full body with soft, polished tannins and a pretty finish. Beautiful. Drink it now.

Sauska Cuvee 5 2015 – 94 pts

Blackcurrants and lead pencil on the nose with some smoke and spice. Graphite as well. Medium-to full-bodied with super-integrated tannins that have a lightly dusty texture. providing a fine-grained mouth-feel. Fresh and flavorful. Drink now.

Sauska Cabernet franc makár 2016 – 93 pts

Crushed stones with violets and roses, as well as blackberries and currants. Medium-bodied with round, creamy tannins and a fresh, vivid finish. Drink now.

Sauska Pinot Noir Tokaji Birs 2019 - 92 Points

“Aromas of cherries, raspberries, cola and sweet oak spices. Medium-bodied pinot with silky tannins and fresh acidity. Bright and crunchy with a velvety texture and a creamy but lively finish. Give it a year to allow the oak to integrate more. Drink in 2023.”

Sauska Chardonnay Tokaji Birs 2020 - 92 Points

“Green pineapple and lemon zest with hints of oatmeal, wet stones, and sour cream. Creamy and flavorful, but also tactile, with fresh, round acidity.” Long, creamy finish. Drink now.

Sauska Furmint Tokaji Medve 2019 - 92 Points

“A fine streak of minerality comes out from the lemon-curd and pastry notes. A medium-to full-bodied white with good substance and texture on the palate, followed by bright but creamy acidity and nice bite at the end. Flavorful and long. “

Sauska Furmint Tokaji 2020 - 92 Points

“I love this young dry furmint’s effusive spring-blossom and meadow aromas. On the medium-bodied palate there’s impressive tension, the citrusy acidity married to restrained ripeness, just a touch of tannin and some wet-stone minerality.”

Sauska Furmint Tokaji 2021 - 91 Points

“Complex nose of fresh herbs with a touch of yeastiness (think fresh-baked bread). Very sleek, crisp, and racy palate with terrific energy and tons of Amalfi-lemon character in the flinty finish.”

Sauska Villány Cuvée 13 2019 - 91 Points

“Fruity on the nose with dark plums, wild berries, minerals, and sweet cloves. Medium body with powdery tannins. Rich, creamy and layered with supple tannins and a textured mouthfeel. Fruit-expressive and drinkable.”

Sauska Villány Cuvée 13 2020 - 90 Points

“A spicy nose with red fruit, thyme, strawberries and hints of coffee and bark. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Juicy, with a rich and generous profile of fruit on the palate. “

Sauska Tokaji Pezsgő Brut NV - 91 Points

“An intricate nose of brioche and crushed stones, interwoven with green apples and lemon zest. Generous and rather flattering, with creamy bubbles and fresh acidity. Excellent balance here.” Chardonnay, furmint and harslevelu. Drink now.

Sauska Tokaji Brut Rosé NV - 91 Points

“Crushed red cherries and strawberries with hints of stones and brioche. A medium-to full-bodied rose, loaded with red cherries and fresh rose petals on the palate. Generous, yet serious.” Pinot noir, furmint and harslevelu. Enjoy now.

Sauska Kadarka Villány 2018  - 92 Points

“A pretty nose of redcurrants, pomegranate, raspberries, anise, and sweet spices. Medium body with tight but sleek tannins. Juicy berries with an ethereal mouthfeel. Succulent finish.”

Sauska Villány Cuvée 11 2018 - 92 Points

“Notes of dark berries, tomato leaf, olives, dried herbs, bark and smoke. Full-bodied with chewy tannins. Structured, with a fruity delivery on the palate and some chewy tannins.” Merlot, kekfrankos, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon.

Sauska Tokaj Late Harvest Cuvée 2018 - 92 Points

“Dried lemon and hints of lemon rind with honey and light caramel undertones. It’s full-bodied with medium sweetness and a long, flavorful finish. Hints of mineral and stone.” Drink now.

Sauska Cabernet Sauvignon Villány 2018 - 92 Points

“Aromas of cassis, blueberries, dusty spices and hints of oiled olives and leather. Generous, medium-bodied palate with chalky tannins. Compact, with a nicely sweet-and-sour undertone and a fruity finish.”

Sauska Syrah Villány 2018 - 92 Points

“A fragrant nose of blackberries, dark cherries, orange peel, smoke, cured meat and baking spices. Medium-to full-bodied with dusty tannins. Generous, textured, and fruity with lots of dark-cherry character and a flavorful finish.”

Sauska Tokaji Pezsgő Extra Brut 2015 - 92 Points

“Attractive autolysis with brioche, lemon peel, some cooked apples and crushed stones. Lots of creamy bubbles with good mid-palate substance, threaded by a fine streak of austere acidity.” Furmint and harslevelu.

Sauska Tokaji Pezsgő Extra Brut Rosé 2015 - 92 Points

Flinty, yet savory, with red-berry, iron, grapefruit, and biscuit character. Almost some dried meat here. A serious, full-bodied rosé sparkling with a creamy mousse. Bright finish and a nice, chewy edge at the end. Pinot noir and furmint. Drink now.

Sauska Furmint Tokaji Birsalmás 2019 - 93 Points

“Spicy and creamy nose with rich lemon zest, nougat, turmeric, and some flint. Flavorful, yet transparent, with a medium to full body and bright, creamy acidity.”

Sauska Siklós Cuvée 7 2018 - 93 Points

“Aromas of wild berries, plums, bacon, tobacco and cedary oak spices. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins. Dark and fruity with a polished structure coating the palate.” Fresh and flavorful finish. Merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc.

Sauska Villány Cuvée 7 2018 - 92 Points

“Notes of blackberries, dark cherries, cassis and floral undertones. Full-bodied with firm tannins. Rich, ample palate that’s densely packed with dark fruit. “Flavorful, creamy finish. Cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and merlot.

Sauska Villány Rose 2021 - 90 Points

“Fresh and floral with cherries, grapefruit and a hint of fresh rose on the nose, following through to an elegant palate with fresh acidity and some nectarine and rose water.” Drink now. Screw cap.

Sauska Tokaji Cuvée 113 2021 - 90 Points

“Pears, nectarines, lemon grass and some green apples on the nose, following through to a medium body with some fresh, peachy fruit.” Good texture. Drink now

Sauska Tokaj – still wines

Furmint 2018 / 92 points

A zingy and bright white with sliced lemons and peaches. Some citrus, too. Medium-bodied. Crisp and bright acidity at the finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

Furmint 2019 / 91 points

Furmint 2017 / 91 points

Furmint 2016 / 91 points

Sárgamuskotály 2018 / 90 points

Indigenous Yellow Muscat, an aromatic and fun white with hints of sliced kiwis, star fruit and lemons. Medium-bodied. Creamy and delicious. Drink now.

Cuvée113 2018 / 92 points

A beautiful white with pear tart and waxy lemons. Hints of orange blossom and chamomile tea. Medium-bodied and balanced on the palate, painting fine layers of acidity on a canvas of fleshy fruit. Drink now. Screw cap.

Cuvée113 2017 / 92 points

Cuvée113 2015 / 91 points

Cuvée113 2012 / 91 points

Furmint Medve 2017 / 92 points

Depth and creaminess with sliced apples, pears, hazelnut and pie crust. Biscuit note. Medium to full body. Lovely texture. Touch of acidity at the end. Drink now.

Furmint Medve 2018 / 92 points

Furmint Medve 2015 / 93 points

Furmint Birsalmás 2017 / 92 points

This shows aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, mangoes and cooked apples. Medium-to full-bodied with a round, soft texture and a flavorful finish. Tangy and lemony finish with hints of grapefruit. Drink now.

Furmint Birsalmás 2018 / 94 points

Furmint Birsalmás 2015 / 94 points

Chardonnay Birs 2017 / 93 points

A clear and crisp chardonnay with hints of sliced cooked apples, cream and biscuit. Mineral undertones. Medium-to full-bodied. Balanced and delicious. Shows depth and precision. Drink now.

Chardonnay Birs 2016 / 93 points

This shows lovely depth and balance with layers of fruit. Just the right amount of toasted oak and vanilla, as well as praline. Medium-to full-bodied. Round yet fresh finish. Minimum malo gives this a creamy and polished texture. Drink now.

Chardonnay 2019 / 92 points

Sauvignon Blanc 2018 / 91 points

Lots of sliced limes and fennel with hints of minerals. Some grapefruit, too. Medium-bodied. Tight and vivid with linear and energetic acidity. Flavorful finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

Sauvignon Blanc 2017 / 91 points

Sauvignon Blanc 2015 / 92 points

Pinot Noir Birs 2016 / 90 points 

Beautiful brightness and perfumed character to this with strawberries, watermelon, and grapefruit. Medium-bodied. Fine tannins and a vivid finish. Fresh and easy. Drink now.

Pinot Noir Birs 2017 / 94 points 

Pinot Noir Birs 2015 / 94 points 

Pinot Noir Padi 2017 / 94 points 

Pinot Noir Padi 2015 / 93 points 

Hárslevelű 2014 / 89 points

Cuvée 105 2017 / 92 points

Cuvée 105 2015 / 92 points

Cuvée 105 2013 / 91 points

Cuvée 105 2012 / 90 points

Cuvée 107 2015 / 92 points

Cuvée 107 2013 / 92 points

Cuvée 107 2012 / 92 points

Cuvée 111 2015 / 91 points

Sauska Tokaj - dessert wines

Late Harvest Cuvée 2018 / 92 points

Late Harvest Cuvée 2017 / 91 points

5Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2017 / 96 points

6Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2017 / 94 points

6Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2013 / 95 points

6Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2003 / 95 points

Sauska Tokaj – sparkling wines

Brut NV /  90 points

A fresh and fruity sparkling wine with creamy texture, lemon and green-apple character and a flavorful finish. Dry and pleasing finish. Drink now.

Extra Brut Rosé vintage 2013 / 92 points

Spicy and earthy with aromas and flavors of dark berries. Also melons and citrus. Pepper, too. Medium to full body, creamy texture. Drink now.

Extra Brut NV / 89 points

Rosé Brut NV /  91 points

Rosé Extra Brut NV / 89 points

Sauska Villány – red wines

Kékfrankos 2015 / 90 points

I like the tangy fruit with plum and cherry character. Medium to full body, light tannins and a bright finish. Drink now. Serve chilled.

Kékfrankos 2018 / 92 points

Cuvée 13 2017 / 91 points

A firm, silky red with aromas and flavors of plums and berries. Medium-bodied, fresh and bright. Excellent. Mostly Cabernet and Merlot. Drink now. Screw cap.

Cuvée 13 2016 / 90 points

Cuvée 13 2015 / 90 points    

Cuvée 11 2016 / 92 points

Aromas of tea and green coffee with berries and some fresh herbs. Medium-bodied, soft and linear tannins. Green apple undertones. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Kekfrankos. Drink now.

Cuvée 11 2017 / 91 points

Cuvée 11 2015 / 92 points

Cuvée 11 2013 / 92 points

Cabernet Franc premium 2015 / 93 points

Brightness and beauty to this red with aromas and flavors of blackberries and cherries. Very linear and fine tannins with clarity and focus. Lovely finish and energy. The firmness is so attractive. Drink or hold.

Cabernet Franc premium 2013 / 92 points

Cabernet Franc premium 2012 / 90 points

Cabernet Franc premium 2011 / 92 points

Cabernet Franc Makár 2016 / 93 points

Cabernet Franc classic 2015 / 93 points

Cuvée 7 Siklós 2016 / 94 points

Aromas of green olives, herbs and berries follow through to a full body. Firm and chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Shows intensity and richness, needs time to open completely. Savory. Even better in 2021.

Cuvée 7 Siklós 2017 / 94 points

Cuvée 7 Siklós 2015 / 92 points

Cuvée 7 Siklós 2013 / 92 points

Cuvée 7 Siklós 2012 / 94 points

Cuvée 7 Villány 2016 / 94 points 

Very clear and bright with beautiful aromas and flavors of dark berries and currants. Medium to full body. Firm tannins and a crisp finish. Coolness and energy to this. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink or hold.

Cuvée 7 Villány 2017 / 91 points

Cuvée 7 Villány 2015 / 92 points

Cuvée 7 Villány 2013 / 91 points

Cuvée 7 Villány 2012 / 91 points

Merlot premium 2015  / 95 points

This is a layered and rich red with rust, black olives and wet earth. Yet, it’s refined and fresh with solid tannins and very long finish. Tangy acidity, too. Shows greatness. Drink or hold.

Merlot premium 2012 / 93 points

Merlot Kopár 2013  / 95 points

Merlot Konkoly 2016  / 92 points

Merlot 2018  / 93 points

Kadarka 2017 / 91 points

Kadarka 2015 / 91 points

Cabernet Sauvignon premium 2016 / 93 points

Cabernet Sauvignon classic 2015 / 91 points

Rosé 2019 / 88 points

Rosé 2017 / 91 points

Rosé 2016 / 89 points

Syrah Konkoly 2012 / 92 points

​Syrah 2017 / 92 points

​Syrah 2013 / 92 points

Cuvée 5 2015 / 95 points 

This blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc shows tension and focus with lots of aromas and flavors of blackberries and chocolate. Black and green olives. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a light, chewy finish. Shows energy and drive. Available 2020. Drinkable but better in 2021.

Cuvée 5 2013 / 93 points

Cuvée 5 2012 / 91 points

Cuvée 5 2009 / 92 points