Père Magloire Calvados VSOP
Calvados
Père Magloire // Calvados Pays d'Auge, France
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Cost
This is the 4 year old VSOP from Calvados mainstay Pere Magloire. Here the fruit is all from the grand cru Pays d'Auge and distilled twice on column stills before a slumber in oak. The Magloire name has long been associated with the region, and can boast being the most successful brand in 1900.
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ageNAS
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abv40.0
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CalvadosBrandy distilled from apples (pear is allowed and in some sub-regions, required) from a delimited region in northwest France. Must be aged a minimum of 2 years in oak. Minimum aging if labeled: Fine-2 years, Réserve-3 years, VSOP-4 years, Hors d’Age-6 years
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Cask TypeFrench oak
Tasting Notes
"This is a good introduction to calvados. The aromatics feature a healthy bit of bruised, red apple fruit with a touch of vanilla. Perhaps not the most complex, but very easy to enjoy. The palate continues on these themes, but ultimately the sweetness/oaky-ness betrays the fruit a bit. A nice starting point, and an especially attractive choice for those adventuring from the world of whiskey."
Reviewed by
John Rankin