Review #1122; Brandy #63
Here we have a single vintage of Calvados. This Calvados contains 70% pear and 30% apple. The fruit ferments for 11 months in oak before being distilled on a single alembic. This was distilled in 1980 and aged in French Oak before being bottled.
Distillery: Lemorton
Bottler: Lemorton
Region: France
Still: Single Alembic
ABV: 40%
Cask: French Oak
Nose: Pear Skin, Vanilla, Minerality, a bit of must, Green Apple
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Pear skin, minerality, must, Green Apple, Lemon, Cinnamon
Finish: Medium length finish, green apple, must, minerality, vanilla, cinnamon, black pepper
Rating: 7/10
Just great brandy. Lovely fruits a bit of oak spice to tie it all together.