Calvados XO
Appellation Calvados Pays d'Auge Contrôlée - Blend of 18 to 22 years old Calvados.
'A prestigious Calvados that reveals a spicy and candied character born from a complex blend of several distillations. "
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Cider fermented for 8 months on fine lees.
Double distillation in an iron still;
Breeding in 1200 liter red oak barrels then in 400 liter barrels.
Ageing: Blend of different vintages of Calvados AOC Pays d'Auge over 18 years old.
Alcohol strength: 42% vol
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Color: Golden with amber reflections, brilliant and limpid
Nose: Aromas of citrus, sweet spices and brown sugar
Palate: Intense and enveloping, supple structure and slightly tannic. aromas of citrus and spices. Long and elegant finish with notes of pear and liquorice.
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As a digestif: At room temperature, in a brandy glass.