DOMAINE DUPONT 1980 CALVADOS 42% 750ML MILLESIME; PAYS D'AUGE; FRANCE (SPECIAL ORDER 1 WEEK)

CALVADOS 1980 A.O.C. CALVADOS DU PAYS D'AUGE Calvados vintage 1980 was distilled in 1980 and aged in oak vat 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 1980, in oak vat 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: Colour golden orange . Nose: Gentle and subtle. Complex and well formed, citrus and apple. Mouth: Sweet and fruit forward. Aromas of citrus, cooked apple, dried fruits, toast. - Storage: very long, bottles upright without special precautions. - As an Aperitif: on its own, or possibly with a drop or two of pure water or a little ice. - With Food: with a dark chocolate dessert or an apple cake. - As a Digestive: sipped on its own at room temperature. An ideal eau-de-vie for lovers of good food. Particularly suitable for cigar lovers.