Dupont Fine Reserve 2 YR Calvados

PRODUCER NOTES:

TASTING: “EYES - Golden yellow. Clear and brilliant; NOSE - Fine, complex, very intense. Aromas of apple, pear, vanilla and citrus with earthy hints; MOUTH - Round and fresh. Shows fruity aromas, of vanilla and dried fruits. A well integrated whole with good intensity. (40% ABV)”

PRODUCTION: '"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. It is aged two years minimum. In toasted 400 l (88 imperial gallon) oak barrels, 50% of which are new. Bottled when ordered."

TERROIR: Clay and Oxfordian marl soil.
VARIETIES: 80% of bittersweet apples; 20% of acid apples
HARVEST: From September to November

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: "AS AN APERITIF - On its own, over ice, or with a drop or two of water to let it release its aromas; FOR COOKING - To flambé, and for sorbets and granités; AS A DIGESTIVE - Drinking temperature 20-22°C (68 to 72°F). Must be given time to breathe. Very gastronomic. Accompanies dark chocolate and fine cigars."