Lemorton Reserve Calvados

DISTRIBUTOR NOTES:

TASTING: “Rich, fruity pear aromas permeate along with a touch of vanilla, with floral notes on the nose and palate. Slightly viscous texture with structured tannin and great length.”

PRODUCTION: “Juice is naturally fermented on the lees in large wooden foudres or tonneaux for 9–10 months; Distilled from pears (70–80%) and apples (the appellation requires a minimum of 30% pear); Single distillation occurs on a traveling, wood-fired copper column still co-owned by Lemorton and two other Calvados producers in the area; Aged 4–6 years in used French oak.”

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: “The Lemorton family has a long history in the Domfront, with Didier Lemorton now running the domaine, six generations on. The nine-acre property is planted with both apple and pear trees, but the latter’s influence is dominant; for every three apples in their Calvados, there are approximately seven pears. All trees are planted with ample space between (hautes-tiges) to preserve the orchards’ biodiversity, and when ready, the ripe fruit is simply allowed to drop to the bed of grass below for collection. The pear influence makes not only a lighter-colored spirit, but also one with a distinct bouquet.”