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LEMORTON FRANCE, NORMANDY Lemorton Calvados comes from the southern appellation of Domfrontais. In this appellation at least 30% of the cider in the Calvados must be made from pears. Lemorton 6yo “Reserve” Calvados 80PF / 750ML Calvados made from a majority of pears can have a wild, volatile edge, that I find here in this six-year-old bottling from Lemorton. Although the wild edge is pleasantly kept in balance. This amber-colored spirit has rich fruity and floral aromas that give way to a palate of good freshness and structure, with a note of membrillo on the midpalate and a juicy finish. 92pts Jason Wilson, Vinous 2018

MASSENEZ FRANCE, BURGUNDY, ALSACE Part of the Massenez Distillery Signature Range. Massenez Apple Pomme Prisonnière Calvados 80PF / 750ML A symbol of unique expertise, the ‘Pomme Prisonnière’ (Prisoner Apple) is part of the Massenez brand’s signature range. The decanter is placed on the tree when it is flowering, then picked, and then a Vieux Calvados brandy is added, carefully selected by our Winery Masters Intense fruity notes, reminiscent of cider, a unique sweetness, typical of Vieux Calvados. MONTREUIL FRANCE Manoirde Montreuil is owned by Patrice Giard, having taken over from his father Roger a couple of decades ago. Patrice, the 12th generation on the property, has arguably the most beautiful spread in Normandy, with tall apple trees of multiple varieties gracing their hillside orchards. As obliged by Pays d’Auge law, Patrice distills in a pot still for several months a year, then ages his spirits in a wide variety of barrels which vary greatly in size. Montreuil Calvados Selection 88PF / 750ML A blend of vintages made from 100% apples. The cider is naturally fermented sur lie in well-seasoned tonneaux for one year and is double distilled on a gas-fueled, copper alembic pot still. Aged a minimum of 2 years in a variety of lightly used and well-seasoned French oak casks; the distillate is gradually reduced with rainwater. Montreuil Calvados Reserve 8 Years Old 84PF / 750ML Reserve 8yr is comprised of 3 barrels creating a blend whose average age is 8 years old. Apple flavors, along with a touch of vanilla, smoke, spice and subtle hint of beeswax.

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