Hungarian winery triumphs: wins gold at a world-renowned wine competition
The Patricius Wine House has already been awarded for several of its outstanding wines in a number of prestigious competitions, and this year it has also received an outstanding recognition at the Challenge International du Vin in Bordeaux, one of the most prestigious wine competitions in the world since 1976.
Patricius Borház/Wine House
Founded more than 20 years ago in Bodrogkisfalud, the Patricius Borház (Wine House) is one of the leading wineries in the historic Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over the years, it has received several awards, winning the Winery of the Year Award in 2016, and its Tokaj specialities have also received numerous professional awards in recent years. The 2017 six-puttonyos aszú was awarded a platinum medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 in London, the largest and one of the most prestigious wine competitions in the world.
In 2023, it was announced that the BDPST Group, majority-owned by István Tiborcz, Viktor Orbán’s son-in-law, expanded its investment portfolio with Patricius Borház Zrt. As an equity investor, BDPST Group already has a strong presence in the World Heritage-listed region, operating the five-star Andrássy Kúria & Spa and its restaurant Bobajka, specialising in local and regional cuisine, in the Tokaj wine region.
Challenge International du Vin, Bordeux – 2025
The Challenge International du Vin is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious international wine competitions. It is held in the town of Bourg, near Bordeaux. For the 49th time this year, nearly 3,000 lots were blind-tasted by international judges under strict rules. The wine competition was judged and scored by the judges,
Patricius Borház’s Profundum Furmint 2022 won the gold medal.
According to a statement from the winery, the 2022 Profundum Furmint has elegant, fruity and mineral notes thanks to its eight-month oak barrel ageing. The lot is characterised by a creamy body, round acidity and mild spicy flavours, with a tannic, long finish thanks to the use of barrels.
“Profundum Furmint is one of our top wines, offering consumers a unique experience thanks to the selected harvest and oak barrel ageing. We are very proud that our latest vintage has won such prestigious recognition. I think it is important that this award also raises the international reputation and visibility of the Tokaj wine region,” said Péter Molnár, Estate Manager of Patricius Borház.
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