The grapes and vineyards in Tokaj have a long and illustrious past. The first written reference dates from 13th century, but historians believe that the slopes in the area were planted with vines as early as the Hungarian Conquest of the Carpathian Basin (end of the 9th century).
The real story of Pajzos Tokaj started thanks to Bordeaux winemaker Jean-Michel Arcaute. In 1991 the French GAN insurance company bought the Bordeaux Château Clinet winery owned by Arcaute’s wife. Arcaute, regarded at the time as the “mad genius” of the wine world, remained as manager of the winery. Thanks to him, Tokaj became a prime investment goal for the GAN insurance company and CFGVT investment group.
They make high quality Pajzos brand wines from the grapes grown in Pajzos Vineyard.
