Calvados is an appellation in France that specializes in the distillation of cider.
After being distilled, this Calvados Pays d’Auge Le Père Jules is
matured in oak barrels. The barrels are carefully chosen in
different sizes as they will allow the Calvados’ personality to
slowly develop.
Blending is the last stage before bottling. This Calvados is a
blend of multiple vintages. It is aged for 3 years in oak.
Still very young, this Calvados is characterized by great
aromas of green apple. Fruity, slightly oaky, with aromas of
vanilla and spices, it offers exemplary power and finesse.
The finish is long, lively and persistent.
In a cocktail, as liqueur in a tulip glass after a fine meal or
in the middle of the meal (« Trou Normand »), with strong
cheeses like Livarot, with coffee (served inside the cup once
the coffee has been drunk as in the inns of Normandy) or a
cigar.
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