Maison (historic spirits house)
Boulard
Maison Boulard is a historic producer of Calvados Pays d'Auge founded in 1825. Known for adopting and promoting double distillation in the region, it offers a range from classic VSOP and XO to releases with experimental aging in various types of casks.
- Coquainvilliers · Normandy · France
- Since 1825
- 12 products
The story
Founded in 1825 by Pierre-Auguste Boulard, the Maison has a long tradition linked to the production of Calvados Pays d'Auge. Throughout the 20th century the family and the house contributed to the promotion of double distillation and to the recognition of the appellation. Today Boulard continues production in the Pays d'Auge area, with historic headquarters and facilities in the commune of Coquainvilliers.
Production philosophy
To highlight local raw material (Pays d'Auge apple cider) and the aromatic finesse achieved through double distillation, while experimenting with different cask finishes to create contemporary expressions of Calvados.
Territory
Pays d'Auge, Normandy (department of Calvados); production and historic site in Coquainvilliers (Le Moulin / Le Moulin de la Foulonnerie).
Production method
Production based exclusively on Calvados Pays d'Auge obtained by double distillation of cider; a consolidated practice promoted by the Maison as a distinctive element of its production.
Distillation
Double distillation; historic practice of the Maison. Documented use of alambicchi a repasse (traditional pot stills).
Ageing
Aging in wooden casks with selected barrels for experimental finishes; traditional ageing for XO/Extra and different cask finishes for special editions.
Characteristics
- Type
- Maison (historic spirits house)
- City
- Coquainvilliers
- Categories
- Calvados Pays d'Auge producer
- apple eaux-de-vie producer
- historic spirits house
- special editions and cask finishes
- Raw materials
- apples (for base cider production)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak barrels (traditional aging)
- ex-Bourbon barrels
- ex-Whiskey barrels (rye, wheat)
- Japanese Mizunara oak barrels
- Sherry barrels (Pedro Ximenez)
- Reposado Tequila barrels
- Rhum Agricole barrels
- Representative products
- Grand Solage
- V.S.O.P.
- Decanter Extra
- Auguste X.O.
- Calvados Boulard X.O.
- 12-Barrel Collection (editions with finishes in Bourbon, Rye, Wheat, Mizunara, Sherry, etc.)
What makes it distinctive
- Maison founded in 1825; long history in Calvados Pays d'Auge
- Pioneer and promoter of double distillation in the region
- Wide range: from classic VSOP/XO/Extra to releases with innovative finishes
- ‘12-Barrel’ collection with experimental finishes (Bourbon, Rye, Wheat, Mizunara, etc.)
- Historic site in Coquainvilliers (Le Moulin / Le Moulin de la Foulonnerie)
- Maître de chai documented since 1998 (Sylvain Pluchard)