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Bodegas Lustau, East India Solera, Jerez, Spain
- White
- Luscious
- Full Bodied
- Palomino
Ready - at best
- Richard Hemming MW
- 17.5/20
- James Suckling
- 91/100
- Robert Parker
- 96/100
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Description
Bodegas Emilio Lustau was established in 1896 and was initially a small family concern until the founder`s son-in-law placed it on a business footing. The firm is perhaps best known as pioneering the Almacenista system, whereby individual dry Sherries are produced from small private holdings. These are bottled under Lustau`s name but with the individual bodega's name on the label as well. Today they are amongst the most sought-out Sherries in the region. This award-winning sweet Sherry is reminiscent of rich, concentrated fig and raisin fruits. Made from Palomino Fino and sweetened with Pedro Ximénez, it is perfect with mature Cheddar cheese, light desserts and cakes.
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Colour White
Sweetness Luscious
Alcohol % 20%
Maturity Ready - at best
Grape List Palomino
Body Full Bodied
Producer Bodegas Emilio Lustau
Critics reviews
Richard Hemming MW 17.5/20
Wonderfully oddball rancio character, with toasted almond, fig, and a spray of citrus peel. Loads of flavour concentration, loads of sweet complexity on the length. Combines the mushroom, umami complexity that so often features in great mature wine with vigour and refreshment thanks to the sweet and tangy finish.
Drink anytime
James Suckling 91/100
Full of toffee and caramelized nuts, this sherry is rich and frankly sweet, but it has a lot of character. Rather subtle prune note at the long finish.
Drink now
Robert Parker 96/100
The dark amber-hued non-vintage East India Solera is essentially an old Oloroso blended with an old Pedro Ximenez, which gives it a sweet character. It offers more mature notes of maple syrup, brown sugar, spice box, raisin and chocolate beer nuts, and its terrific balancing acidity cuts through the sweetness. This delicious effort is best drunk after the meal.