Calvados Daron XO

Powerful aromas of caramelized apple and crushed walnut mingled with spicier notes of cinnamon and licorice. A very old calvados with superbly persistent flavors. 40% ABV 80 Proof Food Pairing: Perfect with warm apple tart and a spoonful of fresh Normandy cream. An Exceptional Terroir: The recipe for Calvados Daron situated in the heart of the Pays d’Auge the most prestigious calvados appellation has been handed down through five generations. Each stage in the production process from apple picking to aging is regulated. The apple trees used to make Calvados Daron grow in shallow clay-limestone soil in the north of the Pays d’Auge. Several different types of apple are used to make a well-balanced and harmonious calvados. Tart apple varieties will develop the necessary richness of flavor while sharp apple varieties and some perry pears (a varietal) are added to the Calvados Daron mix in order to give it a fresh acidic touch to achieve refinement and elegance. Tra