Description

Calvados Fine Reserve 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.