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.
|TASTING NOTES|
Color
Golden yellow. Clear and brilliant .
Nose
Fine, complex, very intense. Aromas of apple, pear, vanilla and citrus with earthy hints .
Palate
Round and fresh. Shows fruity aromas, of vanilla and dried fruits. A well integrated whole with good intensity.
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