Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessmedium sweet
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 0 to 20 years from bottling.
bottling0 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityMedium SweetExtraordinarily Long With Sweet-Dry Tension And Spice finish

Aroma: dried prunes, orange rind, dark chocolate, old leather

Palate: walnut oil, candied citrus peel, sweet tobacco, mocha

A VORS sweet Oloroso of minimum 30 years average age. Deep mahogany with complex dried fruit, orange peel, dark chocolate and a long, bittersweet finish.

What it pairs with

  • Crema catalana
    The caramelised sugar topping resonates with the wine's toffee and orange notes.
  • Roasted chestnuts and nuts
    The nutty richness and sweet dried fruit of the wine complement roasted winter nuts.
  • Dark chocolate fondant
    Mocha and dark fruit in the wine bridge the intense chocolate centre.

How to serve Matusalem VORS Oloroso Dulce

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Sherry copita: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Crema catalana, Roasted chestnuts and nuts, Dark chocolate fondant. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Named after the biblical patriarch Methuselah, the Matusalem solera was founded in 1827 and represents one of the oldest continuous soleras at González Byass. Certified VORS (Very Old Rare Sherry) by the Consejo Regulador under rigorous sampling and analytical criteria, confirming minimum 30 years average age.

  1. 1827: Matusalem solera founded at González Byass
  2. 2000: VORS certification scheme introduced by the Consejo Regulador; Matusalem among first to be certified

Facts

Producer
González Byass · visiting guide
Grapes
Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez
Classification
DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry
Oak
American oak butts; VORS certified (Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum) minimum 30 years average age in oxidative solera
ABV
20.5%
Price
€40-60 at retail
Drinking window
0-20 from bottling
First vintage
1827

Frequently asked about Matusalem VORS Oloroso Dulce

What does Matusalem VORS Oloroso Dulce taste like?

On the nose, dried prunes, orange rind, dark chocolate, old leather. On the palate, walnut oil, candied citrus peel, sweet tobacco, mocha. Structurally full-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a extraordinarily long with sweet-dry tension and spice finish. A VORS sweet Oloroso of minimum 30 years average age. Deep mahogany with complex dried fruit, orange peel, dark chocolate and a long, bittersweet finish.

When should I drink Matusalem VORS Oloroso Dulce?

Drink 0-20 from bottling. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Matusalem VORS Oloroso Dulce?

Crema catalana is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roasted chestnuts and nuts and Dark chocolate fondant. The caramelised sugar topping resonates with the wine's toffee and orange notes.

What grapes are in Matusalem VORS Oloroso Dulce?

The blend is Palomino Fino, Pedro Ximénez. The wine is classified as DO Jerez-Xérès-Sherry.

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