Majestic, deep and endlessly layered, the Very Old Oloroso Emperatriz Eugenia stands as one of Lustau’s crowning achievements, a Sherry of regal poise and remarkable intensity. Dark gold with tawny-khaki hues, it opens with commanding aromas of antique oak, walnut, and polished varnish, unfurling into notes of prunes, bitter chocolate and smoky wood. On the palate, it’s sumptuous and full-bodied, with extraordinary concentration balanced by smooth warmth and supple acidity. Flavours of roasted nuts, molasses and dark cocoa glide across the tongue, leading to a long, resonant finish that seems to hum with history. It’s both power and grace, perfectly intertwined.

For when: the evening deserves something quietly monumental.
Pairs with: game, aged cheeses, smoked meats or spiced Asian dishes.

Crafted from 100% Palomino, this extraordinary Oloroso is aged in Jerez de la Frontera, in soleras first established by Emilio Lustau in 1921 to commemorate the visit of Eugenia de Montijo, the last Empress of France. Over a century later, those same casks continue to shape one of Lustau’s most remarkable creations.

Aged oxidatively for decades in the still, fragrant air of Jerez, the wine develops immense aromatic complexity and a texture that borders on the ethereal, rich, mellow, and endlessly deep. Part of Lustau’s VORS (“Very Old Rare Sherry”) collection, Emperatriz Eugenia is a true monument to the craft of Sherry making: timeless, contemplative, and as noble as its namesake. Serve at 13–14°C and prepare for quiet awe.