Boulard Decanter X.O. August - gift box 70cl

Boulard

Format: 70 cl

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Recommended price: 207,54 €
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Technical information
Producer Boulard
Type Calvados
Aromatic profile Fruity, spicy, notes of baked apple and vanilla
Ingredients Apples
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Country Francia
Type of cask French oak
Aging Minimum 6 years
Distillation method Double distillation in copper still
Number of distillations 2
Color Intense amber
Consumption Neat, with ice or in cocktails
The Boulard Decanter X.O. August, in its elegant 70cl gift packaging, is a true expression of excellence in Calvados distillation. Produced by the renowned Boulard house, founded in 1825, this distillate originates from the heart of Normandy, a region famous for its cider and apple distillates.

The X.O. (Extra Old) symbolizes prolonged maturation, ensuring that Boulard Calvados offers extraordinary complexity and smoothness. The selection of apples, whose fermentation is followed by distillation in copper stills, is just the beginning of the long journey this spirit undertakes before reaching the bottle. After distillation, the liquid rests in French oak barrels, where it acquires aromas, fragrances, and the characteristic amber color.

To the nose, the Boulard Decanter X.O. August offers a rich bouquet, with notes of baked apple, vanilla, and touches of cinnamon and cloves, which blend gracefully with nuances of wood and caramel. On the palate, it is velvety and full, with perfect harmony between the sweetness of the ripened fruit and the spicy notes of the wood, leading to a long and persistently aromatic finish.

Elegantly presented in a glass decanter, with a design that evokes tradition and craftsmanship, the Boulard Decanter X.O. August is not only a high-quality distillate but also a refined gift, ideal for spirits enthusiasts and lovers of distilled beverages with a rich history of tradition. This Calvados is perfect to be enjoyed on its own, perhaps after a meal, or as a base for sophisticated cocktails.
Maison (historic spirits house)

Boulard

Maison (historic spirits house)

Discover the spirits, production style and story of 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.
Calvados Pays d'Auge producer apple eaux-de-vie producer historic spirits house special editions and cask finishes
Country France
Region Normandy
Founded 1825

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.

Raw materials

apples (for base cider production)

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.)

Official Awards

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