LEMORTON DOMFRONTAIS RESERVE CALVADOS 40% 750ML Domfrontais Region of Normandy France (SPECIAL ORDER 1 WEEK)

Calvados distilled by Didier Lemorton at La Baillée Fétu in Mantilly, in the Domfrontais Region of Normandy Juice is naturally fermented on the lees in large wooden foudres or tonneaux for 9–10 months Distilled from pears (70–80%) and apples (the appellation requires a minimum of 30% pear) Single distillation occurs on a traveling, wood-fired, copper column still co-owned by Lemorton and two other Calvados producers in the area Aged 4–6 years in used French oak Rich, oxidized aromas of pear permeate along with a touch of vanilla and mint. A slightly viscous palate exhibits gentian and cocoa with structured tannin and great length. 42.5% ABV