DOMAINE DUPONT FINE RESERVE CALVADOS 40% 750ML PAYS D'AUGE

CALVADOS FINE A.O.C. CALVADOS DU PAYS D'AUGE Calvados Fine has aged 2 years in oak barrels, with 50% of new oak. Terroir CLAY AND OXFORDIAN MARL SOIL. Varieties 80% OF BITTERSWEET APPLES 20% OF ACID APPLES Harvesting FROM SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER Alcohol cont. 40 % 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: Two years minimum. In toasted 400 l (88 imperial gallon) oak barrels, 50% of which are new. Bottled when ordered. Tasting notes Eyes: Golden yellow. Clear and brilliant . Nose: fine, complex, very intense. Aromas of apple, pear, vanilla and citrus with earthy hints . Mouth: Round and fresh. Shows fruity aromas, of vanilla and dried fruits. A well integrated whole with good intensity. (Read also: Tasting Calvados) Suggestions - Storage: very long, bottles upright without special precautions. - As an Aperitif: on its own, over ice, or with a drop or two of water to let it release its aromas. - For Cooking: to flambé, and for sorbets and granités. - As a Digestive: Drinking temperature 20-22°C (68 to 72°F). Must be given time to breathe. Very gastronomic. Accompanies dark chocolate and fine cigars.