Maison (historic spirits house)

Boulard

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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.
Calvados Pays d'Auge producer apple eaux-de-vie producer historic spirits house special editions and cask finishes
Producer range

Producer range Boulard

Spirit categories

Calvados Pays d'Auge producer apple eaux-de-vie producer historic spirits house special editions and cask finishes

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.)

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
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

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.

Producer history Boulard

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).

Boulard

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