Very Old Oloroso Emperatriz Eugenia, Bodegas Lustau

Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain

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.

Whats in the bottle
100% Palomino

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Regarded as one of the greatest and most respected names in Sherry, Bodegas Lustau stands at the pinnacle of Andalusian winemaking, a benchmark for quality, authenticity, and craftsmanship. Founded in 1896 by José Ruiz-Berdejo, the estate began as a small almacenista (stockholder) ageing and blending wines for larger houses. Over the decades, Lustau evolved from humble beginnings into a global ambassador for fine Sherry, earning acclaim for its meticulous sourcing, blending, and innovation.

Based in Jerez de la Frontera, with additional bodegas in El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Lustau uniquely represents all three of the Sherry Triangle’s towns, allowing the house to showcase the full spectrum of terroir and style: from the saline freshness of Manzanilla to the nutty depth of Amontillado and the velvety opulence of Pedro Ximénez.

Lustau’s defining strength lies in its unparalleled range. The Solera Reserva series highlights traditional, meticulously aged styles; the Almacenista collection honours small independent producers and their individual soleras; and the VORS (Very Old Rare Sherry) range offers century-old treasures of staggering complexity and rarity. Every wine undergoes patient maturation under flor or oxidative ageing in centuries-old casks, capturing the delicate balance between time, air, and wood.

Under the guidance of Emilio Lustau’s successors and now as part of the Caballero Group, the bodega continues to set the gold standard for Sherry, combining heritage and innovation with unwavering precision. Today, Lustau is celebrated not only for its technical mastery but for preserving the living soul of Jerez: wines of profound depth, layered aromatics, and timeless Andalusian grace.

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Very Old Oloroso Emperatriz Eugenia, Bodegas Lustau

£24.50 £28.95

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