Ciders and Calvados Pays d'Auge Reception The Family Estate The Terroir and the Orchards Elaboration Range Calvados ... Original Calvados Calvados Fine Calvados Reserve Calvados Out of age Calvados over 12 years old Calvados over 15 years Calvados over 20 years Calvados over 30 years old Calvados over 45 years old Calvados 1989 Calvados 1980 Calvados 1977 Calvados 1969 Calvados + 30 years not reduced Calvados + 45 years old not reduced Captive Apple Ciders ... Frosted Knob Calvados cream Sparkling Tasting Newspaper Photo library News Art Contact and Visits Tourism Distributors Shop Calvados Original A.OC Calvados from the Pays d'Auge The Calvados Original is a white calvados, aged 2 years old oak barrels. Its aromas are fruity and its pale yellow color. It is also available as a Spray for cooking and cocktails. Terroir: soils composed of Oxfordian clay and marl. Varieties: 80% bitter sweet apples 20% tart apples Pickup: from September to November Alcohol: 40% vol. Elaboration: The apples are mixed, crushed and pressed. The apple juice ferments completely to give the cider to be distilled. The double distillation takes place six months after the cider fermentation process. The first distillation of the cider gives the petite eau at 30% vol. and it is the second distillation, that of small water , which gives Calvados. Aging: Two years minimum. In 2000 or 3000 liter casks then in toasted oak barrels of 400 liters whose tannins are exhausted, so that the Calvados retains its original fruit aromas. Bottled to order. Tasting: Eye: White with pale yellow nuances. Clear and brilliant. Nose: Powerful, fine, fresh and very complex for a Calvados of this age, fruity then floral. Aromas of green apple and citrus predominate, with hints of cherry and floral notes. Palate: Fresh attack, supple, round in the mouth, consistent, retro-olfactory, long, intense. Tips: (See also: tasting Calvados ) - Storage: very long, bottles upright, without special precautions. - As an aperitif: plain, on ice or with a drop of water. Very good base for cocktails. - At the table: serve frozen with marinated or smoked fish. - For dessert: with dark chocolate cakes and apple sorbets. Types of bottles: 150 cl - 70 cl - 50 cl - 35 cl - Spray Click on the bottle to see the label in close-up More photos >> PDF: Download this sheet - All the sheets Calvados Fine Range DOMAINE DUPONT - 14430 Victot-Pontfol - France Tel .: +33 (0) 2.31.63.24.24 - Fax: +33 (0) 2.31.63.14.76 - Email: info@calvados-dupont.com Legal information - Photos and Website creation : Studio Amarante