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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Merlet C² Lemon & Cognac combines the expertise of the Merlet family as liquorists and distillers, and plays on the classic complementarity between cognac and citrus fruits, here yellow lemon and lime.
NOTES DE DEGUSTATION
des arômes d’Indonésie...
Au double vieillissement en fûts de teck et de chêne americain (ex bourbons) s’ajoute une annee de vieillissement supplementaire en fûts de merisier qui apporte des arômes de miel et de griottes.
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