Lustau Single Cask Moscatel Las Cruces Saca 2017
92 puntos
Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate)
Three barrels for a unique wine
Aged for more than 25 years on average, Lustau Single Cask Moscatel Las Cruces Saca 2017 is born from the selection of barrels of one of the great wines of the winery. This is a complex moscatel, very pleasant, with a delightful evolution in the glass.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Grape variety
100% Moscatel
Type of barrel
American oak barrels
Type of bottle
Sherry
Barrel aging time
+ 25 years
Capacity (cl)
50
Bottling
03/2017
Total acidity (g/l)
6.75
Volatile acidity (g/l)
0.57
Sugar
273
Density
1.0914
pH
3.2
Alcohol content (% vol.)
17
General Information
Lustau Single Cask Moscatel Las Cruces Saca 2017 emerges from the search for a very old Moscatel with citrus and floral notes and considerable aging potential. This led the winery to the renowned Moscatel Emilín, from which 3 casks were set aside from its solera over 25 years ago to create this new Moscatel Las Cruces.
A wine that has not had any bottlings since it was transferred to the winery in 2004. The losses and reductions over these years have been compensated with a very old Moscatel to preserve the wine's original personality. The result is a very sweet and balanced wine that surprises with its freshness and lightness on the palate.
Lustau Moscatel Las Cruces SC (D.O. Jerez) is a complex wine that deserves to be enjoyed slowly to fully appreciate its evolution in aromas and sensations. Try it with dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.
Tasting notes
It presents a beautiful very dark mahogany color with iodized tones.
On the nose, tertiary aromas predominate, granted by its time in wood, with notes of molasses, very ripe fruits, and a touch of balsamic.
On the palate, it surprises with its freshness thanks to its balanced acidity, which provides a sensation of lightness and sweetness. Additionally, on the palate, we find aromatic hints of toasted caramel and sweet woods with a slight final bitterness.
The winery
Winery
The Lustau Fine Selected Wines winery was founded in 1896, and during the last quarter of a century, it has been dedicated to aging, producing, and marketing high-quality wines, brandies, and vinegars from Jerez. This historic winery in the Jerez region, with a presence in the three areas that make up this region (Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María, and Sanlúcar de Barrameda), has specialized in the Premium segment, positioning itself in the best restaurants and wine shops across the five continents. It has achieved this not only due to the quality of its wines but also thanks to the global recognition garnered in various international competitions. Lustau currently belongs to Grupo Caballero and boasts the widest range of Jerez and Manzanilla wines in its portfolio, producing over forty wines aged in the three cities that form the framework of this Denomination of Origin. To achieve this, it offers different ranges, with highlights including the "Solera Reserva," composed of wines aged directly by Lustau in its cellars, and the "Almacenista," made up of small independent winemakers whose wines are marketed by LUSTAU.
From the moment the grapes are born in their vineyards "Montegilillo" and "Las Cruces" until their wines are bottled, the process is slow and meticulous. In between lies the vinification and the fundamental step, the aging in the cellar using the unique solera and criaderas system. This is what gives Jerez wines their true character and personality and ensures a consistent quality over time.
Lustau distances itself from large sales volumes and mass production, always prioritizing quality above all else. Its commercial activity is predominantly export-oriented, with the North American market standing out above the rest. In recent years, Lustau has made a commitment to the Spanish market, and its wines can now be found in the best wine shops, stores, and wine clubs.