Domaine Dupont Vielle Reserve Calvados 42% 750ml Pays D'AUGE
| Description: | Calvados Vieille Reserve A.o.c. Calvados Du Pays D'auge Calvados Vieille Reserve (= "old reserve") has aged 4 years in oak barrels, with 25% 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. 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: Four years minimum. In toasted 400 l (88 imperial gallon) oak barrels, 25% of which are new. Bottled when ordered. Tasting notes Eyes: Gold color. Bright and clear. Nose: Intense and soft. Notes of fresh oak, vanilla sugar and candied fruits. Mouth: First sensation is sweet and soft with notes of fresh liquorice. Citrus notes at the end. Empty glass offers notes of vanilla, citrus, and hay. (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 flamb, and for sorbets and granits. - As a digestive: drinking temperature 20-22c (68 to 72f). |
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| Price: | $ 62.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on March 15, 2023.
