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The magazine Monsieur puts Domaine Dupont in the spotlight:

« Cavalcade in Calvados – Gone are the days of obscure distillers! Calvados has now regained its letters of nobility. Let’s look at three of its flagships in the Pays d’Auge. »

The article, illustrated with a photo of Etienne Dupont, presents the production of the estate, followed by tasting notes of two Calvados and one Cider:

Calvados Cask Finish Islay Whisky : « Enriching the classic aromatic palette of their Calvados, that is the goal. The result is a surprising alliance between the fruity and pastry notes of Calvados and the peaty, saline and mineral aromas which have made the reputation of the distilleries located on the Isle of Islay. Aged for a minimum of 4 years in toasted oak barrels then finished 6 months in barrels having contained Islay whiskey, it will delight lovers of spirits »

Calvados 30 ans non réduit : « A must for lovers of fine eaux-de-vie, dark chocolate and powerful cigars! This Calvados, aged more than 30 years in oak barrels, is bottled to the degree of the barrel, without dilution or cold filtration. Powerful, intense and elegant, it develops on the palate spicy notes, caramelized apples and undergrowth. »

Cider Cuvée Colette 2017 : « Very elegant, the Cuvee Colette is an homage to Etienne Dupont’s mother, representative of the 4th generation behind the creation of the Pays d’Auge appellation. The bubble is fine, the saline notes lead to fresh apple and the citrus fruits aromas. Elaborated according to the traditional method of sparkling wines, this slightly acidic cider reveals itself on the palate, lively, fresh, fine and delicate. For aperitif champagne lovers. « 

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