Bull's Blood Wine Selection

Bull's Blood or Bikavér is an iconic Hungarian red wine. Experience the best of this legendary blend with three exceptional vintages from selected terroir.

BOLYKI Egri Bikavér 2021

A classic Egri Bikavér from the Bolyki Winery, this special vintage showcases an approachable side of Bull's Blood.

Attractive, deep ruby colour. The spicy nose shows a core of dark stewed fruit and a hint of chocolate. Rich, chewy palate with intense black pepper spice, followed by dark cherry and blackcurrant notes and a touch of vanilla. Lively acidity, tight tannic structure, and long mineral finish.

Grape varieties: Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch), Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Zweigelt, Blauburger, Portugieser

Soil type: Brown forest soil

Fermentation: Spontaneous, in a stainless steel tank

Ageing: 18 months in an oak barrel

Alcohol content: 13.0%

Bottle size: 0.75l

Special feature: Vegan, Unfiltered

SEBESTYÉN Szekszárdi Bikavér 'Iván' 2020

Iván is the flagship single-vineyard Bikavér from Sebestyén Winery, highlighting the unique terroir, grape varieties, and rich heritage of Szekszárd.

Crafted from selected grapes hand-harvested from old vines, this special vintage features an exceptionally layered character. It offers an elegant and refined palate with aromatic spices such as cloves and liquorice, complemented by subtle notes of red and dark berries.

Grape variety: Kékfrankos, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Kadarka, Cabernet Sauvignon

Soil type: Loess

Fermentation: In an open tank

Ageing: 22 months in a combination of Hungarian and French oak barrels

Alcohol content: 13.5%

Bottle size: 0.75l

Speciality: Vegan

LAJVER Szekszárdi Premium Bikavér 'Signum' 2021

The premium Bikavér of Lajver winery, this red wine made from handpicked grapes, embodies their vision of the Szekszárd wine region. It combines a Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with the native Kékfrankos and Kadarka varieties, creating an elegant, effortlessly cosmopolitan yet quintessentially Hungarian vintage.

An intense aroma of freshly brewed espresso and grated dark chocolate, accompanied by a fruitiness of blackberries and ripe raspberries. It is a robust wine with supple tannins, a round mouthfeel, poised acidity, and resplendent dark berry notes rounded out by the tertiary flavours of sweet spices and toasted notes from the oak barrel ageing.

Grape variety: Kékfrankos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Kadarka

Soil type: Loess

Fermentation: Controlled in a stainless steel tank

Ageing: 12 months in a 500l oak barrel

Alcohol content: 14.0%

Bottle size: 0.75l

Speciality: Vegan

Awards: Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 - Silver Medal

Sommelier Choice Awards 2024 - Gold Medal

*Please note that if any of the above wines is not available on the day of dispatch, then we will substitute it with another similar bottle.