DOMAINE DUPONT 1988 CALVADOS 42% 750ML PAYS D'AUGE; FRANCE

CALVADOS 1988 A.O.C. CALVADOS DU PAYS D'AUGE Calvados vintage 1988 was distilled in 1988 and aged in oak vat and in a toasted oak barrel. It was 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 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 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 1988, in oak vats and toasted 400 litre (88 imp gallon) oak barrels. Unfiltered and without being cold stabilized, it was treated in such a way as to maximise its concentration and complexity. Bottle to order. Tasting notes Eyes: Coppery colour. Transparent and brilliant. Nose: Gentle for an eau-de-vie. Intense and well balanced, without being aggressive in any way. The aromas of calvados left on the sides of the emptied glass reveal a great deal . Mouth: A silky eau-de-vie with well integrated aromas of apple, vanilla and orange. Very fine retro-olfaction. - Storage: very long, bottles upright without special precautions. - As an Aperitif: on its own, or possibly with a drop or two of pure water or a little ice. - With Food: goes well with meat and cheese. - As a digestive: A very gastronomic eau-de-vie. Drink on its own at room temperature.