Lemorton - Selection Reserve Calvados Domfrontais (750ml)
Price: $37.99
| Producer | Lemorton |
| Country | France |
| Region | Calvados |
| Subregion | Calvados Domfrontais |
| Style | Calvados |
| Sku | 51213 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Lemorton Description
We have no idea why we don?t drink more Calvados. It?s unique, delicious and affordable but we never touch the stuff. We are the minority in this scenario as we have seen a substantial increase in sales of the brands we carry which has encouraged us to expand our selection and offer more. Our newest acquisition is Lemorton. What?s fun about this calvados producer, is they incorporate pears into their calvados which buries the idea that calvados is purely apple brandy. The Northern part of Calvados, particularly the appellation Pays d'Auge , has a softer soil more conducive to the shallow roots of apple trees. Nearly all Calvados from the Pays d'Auge is made with apples alone. In contrast, the southern appellation of Calvados, the Domfrontais , has clay and limestone soil much more suited to the strong, deep roots of pear trees. Appellation law insists that at least 30% of the cider to be distilled in the Domfrontais is made from pears. This pear influence makes not only for a lighter-colored spirit, but also one which emits a more feminine and elegant bouquet. The Lemorton family has a long history in the Domfrontais . Their 9-acre property is planted with both apple and pear trees; the latter's influence is dominant; for every three apples in their Calvados, there are approximately seven pears. The Lemortons distill their cider after aging it for eleven months in oak barrels. Distillation takes place in their own alambic, a single-distillation unit that distills to about 140 proof. The clear spirit then goes into barrels which have an average age of 30 years. Tasting Note: Golden straw. Light pear aromas along with a touch of vanilla. Pear and floral notes on the nose and palate. Slightly richer texture with a bit more tannin and better length.
