Calvados 12 anni - Boxed - Pays D'Auge Lecompte

Pays D'Auge Lecompte

Calvados · 70 cl · 40.0% vol · Fruity, spicy, notes of apple and vanilla

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Producer Pays D'Auge Lecompte
Type Calvados
Aromatic profile Fruity, spicy, notes of apple and vanilla
Ingredients Cider apples
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Country Francia
Type of cask French oak
Aging 12 years
Distillation method Double distillation in copper pot still
Number of distillations 2
Color Golden amber
Consumption At room temperature, as a digestif
The Lecompte 12-year-old Calvados is a fine distilled spirit that hails from the heart of the Pays d'Auge, one of the most renowned regions in Normandy for the production of this extraordinary liquor. Elegantly boxed, this Calvados is an excellent choice for lovers of refined and complex spirits.

Distillation follows traditional methods that ensure the highest quality. Aged for 12 years in oak barrels, Lecompte has created a masterpiece that reveals a robust and harmonious structure. As it ages, the liquid acquires darker shades and a more concentrated aromatic profile.

On the nose, the 12-year-old Calvados displays a varied bouquet with notes of baked apple, cinnamon, and vanilla, followed by nuances of wood and caramel. This olfactory complexity invites a taste that does not disappoint: on the palate, it is rich and velvety, with an impeccable balance between sweetness and acidity. The interplay of fruity flavors with spicy and smoked wood notes creates a persistent length and a pleasantly warm finish.

Ideal to serve as a digestif or paired with aged cheeses, the Lecompte 12-year-old Calvados is also perfect for crafting refined cocktails that require a high-quality spirit. With its elegant packaging, it also makes a wonderful gift for special occasions, guaranteeing a memorable tasting experience. A true gem for those looking to expand their collection of distinguished spirits.
House

Pays D'Auge Lecompte

House

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Pays D'Auge Lecompte.

Maison Lecompte is a French producer of Calvados Pays d'Auge, historic and specialized in producing aged and blended apple eaux-de-vie, using double distillation and maturation in small oak casks.
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Country France
Region Normandy
Founded 1923

Distillation

Traditional double distillation in alambic à repasse (pot still / traditional distillation).

Ageing

Aging in small oak casks with subsequent blending and cellar maturation.

Raw materials

apples (cider varieties)

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