Following in the footsteps of the successful first two Great Tokaj Wine Auctions, the Confrérie de Tokaj is planning the third auction for 25th April 2015 – to be held in Sárospatak Castle Knights’ Hall as has become the tradition. All lots are exclusive and contemporary wines, barrel quantity (136 l) of primeur Tokaji wines which are bottled and delivered to the winning bidder with their Great Tokaj Wine Auction label. Naturally the labels also bear the name of the producer.

Mainly single vineyard lots, they range from dry through late harvests to Tokaji Aszú and Eszencia. Each of these unique barrel lots from leading producers are checked by the Confrérie Wine Committee. These wines are only available at the Great Tokaj Wine Auction so successful bidders become the exclusive owner. Hence the interest from Michelin-starred restaurants and collectors eager to acquire them as well as wine merchants from around the world, including China and London.

The Great Tokaj Wine Auction is the central event of the Tokaj Spring weekend. The interesting three-day programme offers an outstanding opportunity to discover this historic wine region and meet top producers. In addition to the exhilarating auction, there are wine dinners and vineyard tours with winemakers, a blind tasting of Auction lots, initiation of new members and a gala dinner. Thus the event helps Tokaj lovers and Confrérie members explore this dynamically emerging world that is moving forth with confidence of its excellent wines and increasing knowledge of the terroir. A great opportunity to share time and wine.

Both established wineries and smaller up-and-coming producers have offered lots at previous Great Tokaj Wine Auctions. Participants to date include Bardon, Barta, Béres, Budaházy, Demetervin, Dereszla, Disznókő, Füleky, Gizella, Gróf Degenfeld, Holdvölgy, Kikelet, Kubus, Orosz Gábor, Pajzos, Patricius, Royal Tokaji, Samuel Tinon, Szent Benedek, Szent Tamás, Szepsy, Tokaj Hétszőlő, Tokaj Nobilis and Tokaj Trading House.

The Confrérie de Tokaj reserves 40 % of the price excluding VAT price to stage the auctions and preserve and rebuild the Tokaj Wine Region. Thus buyers have the satisfaction of knowing that, in addition to procuring an exclusive Tokaji wine, they are also supporting this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage region. The inclusion expresses the long and intimate relationship between people and their natural environment which cause cultural values.

Nóra Winkler, the auctioneer who animated the auction, catching and running with its momentum, said of the 2014 Great Tokaj Wine Auction: “The proportion of lots sold, the hammer prices and the packed auction room all show we are right on track. The passionate bidding for the Szepsy lot that resulted in a 26 667 € record demonstrates what an auction, a well-constructed catalogue, the atmosphere and adrenaline can create.”

So preparation is underway for this celebration of Tokaj – Tokaj Spring, 24th to 26th April 2015.

About the Confrérie de Tokaj The Confrérie de Tokaj members include producers, wine professionals and wine lovers committed to promoting the legendary Tokaj Wine Region, the first closed wine region in the world and part of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage since 2002. Learn more at tokajiborlovagrend.hu

View the video from the Great Tokaj Wine Auction 2014.
See pictures from the Great Tokaj Wine Auction 2014.

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Auction Number 2.
The Great Tokaj Wine Auction will be held on Saturday 26th April 2014 in the Castle of Sárospatak. After the great success of April 2013, where 67 500 € were gathered by the sale of 13 lots, the second Auction will once again showcase the range produced in this white wine region. The auction will also be conducted by telephone.

The Confrérie de Tokaj has once again reserved lots from some of the best producers of the region. These are unique lots chosen by the producers in their cellar in very little quantity: a Gönci barrel (the traditional Tokaj barrel), that is 136 litres. Eszencia will be offered as 10 litres. As for the 2013 Auction, the Confrérie Wine Tasting Committee esponsible for checking and supervising the wines will assure the exemplary quality of lots presented at the Tokaj Wine Auction.

For the benefit of the Tokaj landscape.
Beyond the pleasure of offering exclusive new releases of Tokaj, the aim of the Auction is to help to rebuild the viticultural landscape of the region, that spreads between Abaújszántó, Sátoraljaújhely and Tokaj and covers the slopes of the Zemplén mountains. Tokaj is a World Heritage Cultural Landscape since 2002 and deserves to be preserved. We hope you will be able to join us for this beautiful event.

Tokaj, five centuries of history.
Tokaj was the first appellation to be designated four
centuries ago. It’s undoubtedly one of the great wine regions in the world. Situated in the north-east of Hungary, 260 kilometres from Budapest, today it offers a wide range of styles and expressions of crus, in both dry and sweet wines.

Tokaj Spring and its auction is the most important rendez-vous of the year and gives all wine lovers the opportunity to discover this richness and the latest creations.

La Confrérie de Tokaj.
La Confrérie de Tokaj aims to reposition Tokaj as the treasure it is. The Confrérie serves as an umbrella organisation for the best of the region’s producers, who believe in terroir and the unique character of these white wines. It’s open to all friends of wine and professionals who wish to participate in the evolution of the region. The Confrérie organises regular meetings called Tokaj Rendez-Vous and lunches once a month to which all the members and wine lovers are invited.

Confrérie de Tokaj
3910 Tokaj, Kossuth tér 15.
Tel.: +36 703 625 705

info@tokajconfrerie.hu
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