Calvados & Ciders
Pays d'Auge - France
Calvados 1977 unreduced
Calvados 1977
non réduit
A.O.C. Calvados du Pays d'Auge
Calvados 1977 non réduit (= "vintage 1977 unreduced) is a strong calvados: it is bottled at cask strength, with neither dilution nor cold filtration. It has been 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: |
45 % 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 1977, in toasted 1200 litre (264 imp
gallon) and subsequently 400 litre (88
imp gallon) oak barrels. This Calvados
was neither reduced (no water is added) nor
filtered after cold stabilization.
Bottled when ordered.
Tasting Notes:
Eyes: Colour intense orange mahogany. Clear
and brilliant.
Nose: Sweet and not aggressive. Complex.
The effect of wood dominate, with suggestions of spice and citrus.
The aromas of calvados left on the sides of the emptied glass reveal
a great deal.
Mouth: Fresh attack, spices (nutmeg) and
vanilla. Hints of citrus and bitterness are very present.
Suggestions: (read also: Tasting Calvados >>)
- Storage: very long, bottles upright.
- As a Digestive: Temperature 20-22°C (68 to 72°F).
Intensity makes it ideal for cigar lovers. The lack of dilution gives it a unique intensity both on the nose and in the mouth. As this calvados was not cold filtered, a light deposit can appear.
Press comments:
Revue du Vin
de France :
"Both powerful and fresh, a feast of aromas..."
Bottle type: 70 cl
More photos >>
PDF: Download this sheet - All sheets
Pomme Captive
Calvados 40 yrs unreduced