DOMAINE DUPONT 1972 CALVADOS 42% 750ML PAYS D'AUGE FRANCE (SPECIAL ORDER 1 WEEK)

CALVADOS 1972 A.O.C. CALVADOS DU PAYS D'AUGE Calvados vintage 1972 was distilled in 1972 and aged in oak cask and in a toasted oak barrel. It was treated in such a way as to maximise its concentration and complexity. Terroir CLAY AND OXFORDIAN MARL SOIL. Varieties 80% OF BITTERSWEET APPLES 20% OF ACID APPLES Harvesting FROM SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER Alcohol cont. 42 % VOL. Techniques used The apples are mixed, crushed and pressed. The apple juice is fermented right out to give cider to be distilled. Double distillation is carried out 6 months after the fermentation has taken place. The first distillation gives the "petite eau" at 30% by volume and it is the second distillation, that of the "petite eau" which gives the Calvados. Aging: Since 1972, in oak cask and in a toasted 400 litre (88 imp gallon) oak barrel. Unfiltered and without being cold stabilized, it was treated in such a way as to maximise its concentration and complexity. Bottled to order. Tasting notes Eyes: Very deep mahogany colour. Transparent and brilliant. Nose: Gentle and without aggressiveness. Aromas of wood and spices dominate. Finishes with fruity notes. The aromas of calvados left on the sides of the emptied glass reveal a great deal. Mouth: Very intense crystallized aromas, woody and spicy. Beautiful balance bitterness vs. freshness. The finale is supported by aromas of tobacco. (Read also: Tasting Calvados) Suggestions - Storage: very long, bottles upright without particular precaution. - As a digestive: sipped on its own at room temperature. Its intensity makes it an ideal eau-de-vie for cigar lovers. Highly gastronomic.