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Tokaji: liquid gold

he glorious sweet wines of the Tokaj region are unique, recognised as among the best – if not the best – in the world. Louis XIV of France described Tokaji Aszú as the ‘wine of kings, king of wines’, and the region’s reputation dates back to at least the 16th century.

The wines are not just a historical footnote, however. Today, Dr Péter Molnár, president of the wine council of Tokaj and general manager at Patricius, confirms: ‘Tokaji Aszú is much more than just a sweet wine

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