Description
Lemorton Calvados Selection Brandy 750ml
Lemorton Calvados Selection Brandy is a refined expression from the Domfrontais region of Normandy, France, crafted from a blend of apples and pears. The Lemorton family, known for their traditional methods and small-scale production, delivers a spirit that embodies rustic elegance and vibrant orchard character.
Key Features:
- Origin: Domfrontais, Normandy, France
- Base: Blend of apples and pears (with a high pear content typical of the region)
- Distillation: Single distillation in a traditional alembic still
- Aging: Matured in French oak casks
- ABV: 43% (86 Proof)
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: Golden amber hue
- Nose: Fresh pear, baked apple, vanilla, and a hint of spice
- Palate: Smooth and fruit-forward with notes of caramelized pear, almond, and oak
- Finish: Lingering warmth with subtle spice and orchard fruit sweetness
Serving Suggestions:
- Best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to open up the aromatics
- Excellent after-dinner digestif or accompaniment to apple tart and hard cheeses
- Try in a Calvados-based cocktail such as the Norman Mule or Sidecar
Summary: Lemorton Calvados Selection Brandy offers a classic taste of Normandy - fresh orchard fruit, gentle spice, and a refined oak character that balances tradition and approachability.
PAIR IT WITH
How To Serve
- Neat or over a single large ice cube to preserve smoothness.
- Garnish with a dried orange slice or cinnamon stick.
- Try it in a Reposado Paloma: grapefruit soda, lime, pinch of salt.
- Or in a Vanilla Old Fashioned: tequila, agave, bitters, orange peel.