Non-vintage Technical Specifications
Alcohol 17.0%
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Pedro Ximénez
Classification D.O. Jerez
Region Jerez
Oak Types American oak
Production Details Current-release specification: selected from the best casks of a very old Pedro Ximénez solera, first bottled in 1996 to commemorate Lustau's centenary, with production limited to one bottling annually. The current producer listing gives an average age of 15 years and recommends serving at 10–12°C. The specialist vendor corroborates 15 years of barrel aging, identifies American-oak botas and the Murillo bodega, and additionally lists volatile acidity 0.9 g/L, sugar 410 with no unit stated, and density 1147.
Tasting Notes Deep, opaque, viscous dark-brown color; marmalade, prune, ripe-fruit, liquorice and molasses aromas and flavors; rich, velvety and balanced palate with a long finish.
Food Pairing Rich desserts, cakes and pastries, vanilla ice cream, and cheese courses, especially blue cheese.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Calle Arcos, 53, 11402 Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
Phone
+34 956 34 15 97
Email
Owner
Luis Caballero Group
Cellarmaster
Sergio Martínez