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Calvados vintage 1988 was distilled in 1988 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.
Calvados vintage 1988 was distilled in 1988 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 content: | 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 1989, in oak vats and toasted 400 litre (88 imp gallon) oak barrels. Unfiltered and without being cold stabilized, it was treated in such a way as to maximise its concentration and complexity. Bottle to order.
Tasting Notes:
Eyes: Coppery colour. Transparent and brilliant.
Nose: Gentle for an eau-de-vie. Intense and well balanced, without being aggressive in any way. The aromas of calvados left on the sides of the emptied glass reveal a great deal .
Mouth: A silky eau-de-vie with well integrated aromas of apple, vanilla and orange. Very fine retro-olfaction.
Suggestions: (read also: Tasting Calvados >>)
- 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: goes well with meat and cheese.
- As a digestive: A very gastronomic eau-de-vie. Drink on its own at room temperature.
Calvados Original is a "white calvados", aged for 2 years in old oak casks. Fruit forward, it is pale yellow in colour.Available in 35cl, 70cl & 150cl bottlesand also as a 12.5cl Spray...
Calvados Reserve has aged 3 years in oak barrels, with 25% of new oak. Available in 35cl, 70cl & 150cl bottles and 70cl carafe.
Calvados Hors d'Age has aged 6 years in oak barrels, with 25% of new oak. Available in 35cl, 70cl & 150cl bottles, 20cl flask and 70cl carafe.
Calvados 10 ans has aged 10 years in oak barrels, with 25% of new oak. Available in 35cl, 70cl & 150cl bottles and 70cl carafe.
Calvados 12 ans has aged 12 years in oak barrels, with 25% of new oak. Available in 35cl, 70cl & 150cl bottles and 70cl carafe.
Calvados 15 ans (more than 15 years) has aged 15 years in oak barrels. Available in 35cl, 70cl & 150cl bottles and 70cl carafe.
Calvados 20 ans has been aged for at least 20 years in a wooden vat and toasted oak barrels. Available in 35cl, 70cl & 150cl bottles and 70cl carafe.
Calvados 30 ans has been aged for at least 30 years in a wooden vat and toasted oak barrels.
Calvados 30 ans Non Réduit (30 years unreduced) is a strong calvados: it is bottled at cask strength, with neither dilution nor cold filtration.
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.
Calvados 45 ans (45 years) has been aged for at least 45 years in a wooden vat and toasted oak barrels.
Exceptional Calvados seriesCalvados vintage 1975 was distilled in 1975 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. 70cl Carafe only.
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.
Calvados 50 ans (50 years) has been aged for at least 50 years in a wooden vat and toasted oak barrels.
Calvados 45 ans Non Réduit (45 years unreduced) is a strong calvados: it is bottled at cask strength, with neither dilution nor cold filtration.
Calvados 50 ans Non Réduit (50 years unreduced) is a strong calvados: it is bottled at cask strength, with neither dilution nor cold filtration.
Pomme Captive (Captive Apple) contains an attractive apple, macerating in young Calvados.
Calvados Original spray to use in the kitchen: perfect for cooking, flambages ... 2017 Innovative Food prize-winner (Trophées de l'Agroalimentaire).
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Calvados & Marc de Bourgogne Cask. The “Cask Finish” collection is born from the desire to enrich the classic aromatic palette of our calvados by refining in casks that have previously contained wines and spirits.>> Read the Calvados Cask Finish Marc de Bourgogne data sheet ...
Apple Brandy & Caroni Rhum Cask. The “Cask Finish” collection is born from the desire to enrich the classic aromatic palette of our apple brandies by refining in casks that have previously contained wines and spirits.
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Calvados & Isle of Skye Torabhaig Whisky Cask. The “Cask Finish” collection is born from the desire to enrich the classic aromatic palette of our calvados by refining in casks that have previously contained wines and spirits.>> Read the Calvados Cask Finish - Torabhaig Whisky Isle of Skye data sheet ...
Calvados & Speyside Mossburn Whisky Cask. The “Cask Finish” collection is born from the desire to enrich the classic aromatic palette of our calvados by refining in casks that have previously contained wines and spirits.>> Read the Calvados Cask Finish - Speyside Whisky Mossburn data sheet ...
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