Calvados 15 ans
A.O.C. Calvados du Pays d'Auge
Calvados 15 ans has aged 15 years in oak barrels.
- 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 one month 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:
Fifteen years minimum.
In toasted 400 l (88 imperial gallon) oak barrels.
Bottled when ordered.
Tasting notes
Eyes: Gold colour. Clear and brilliant, bright meniscus, fine legs
.
Nose: Powerful and intense, fine, complex,
without aggression. First impression is of wood
and vanilla. After swirling, floral and citrus (mandarins and oranges).
Mouth: Gently spirituous, persistent and
intense. Aromas of green apples, of dry fruit (hazelnuts) of wood and
vanilla.
(Read also: Tasting Calvados)
Suggestions
- Storage: very long, bottles upright without special precautions.
- With the dessert: can accompany desserts based on apple and
chocolate (mousse or cake).
- As a digestive: perfect for enthusiasts of fine eaux-de-vie, dark chocolate and cigars.
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