Domaine Dupont Calvados 42% 750ml Pays D'AUGE; France; (special Order 1 Week)
| Vintage: | 1988 |
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| Description: | Calvados 1988 A.o.c. Calvados Du Pays D'auge 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 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: Since 1988, 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. - 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. |
| Price: | $ 262.99 |
| 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 June 18, 2024.
