Calvados Dupont Reserve (Normandy, Pays d'Auge) is an apple brandy, aged 3+ years in oak. Bright amber, it offers intense aromas of baked apple and vanilla. Smooth, fruity, and spicy on the palate with a persistent finish. Ideal as a digestif, serve at 18-20°C.
France - Normandy (Pays d'Auge) Calvados (Apple Brandy) Cider apple varieties (bittersweet, bitter, sweet, and sharp)
Domaine Dupont Calvados Reserve Caraffa Astucciato - n.v. 750 ml
112.81 €
Colour
Bright amber with golden reflections.
Bouquet
Intense and complex. Notes of baked apple, vanilla, spicy hints and a delicate woodiness from aging.
Taste
Smooth and balanced. Fruity with hints of ripe apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with a persistent and slightly tannic finish.
Alcohol content
42% vol
Type of glass
Snifter (tasting glass for spirits)
Pairings
Ideal as a digestif, with aged cheeses, apple or dark chocolate desserts. Also excellent for cocktails.
Refinement
Minimum 3 years in French oak barrels.
Vinification
Apples are pressed, fermented cider is double-distilled in copper stills, then aged in oak barrels.