Toutain Vieux 8 Year Old Calvados
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£54.95
This family owned firm has been producing calvados from the top cru, Pays d'Auge, for 5 generations. This Vieux calvados has been aged for at least 8 years, initially in 30 - 40 hl oak barrels but subsequently in smaller, 15 - 20 hl ones. It has a wonderful appley flavour and can be drunk as an aperitif (straight on ice or in a cocktail) or as a digestif served at room temperature to allow enough time to air.
| Aroma | Fruity apple aromas with hints of flowers. |
|---|---|
| Ageing | Aged in oak barrels for 8 years. The first 5 years are spent in 30 - 40 hl barrels and the last 3 years in smaller, 15 - 20 hl ones. |
| Distillation | The cider is distilled once to an abv of between 68% and 72%. |
| Flavour | Smooth, a mix of apple and wood. It is fresh with minerals and a slightly peppery taste. |
| Grape Variety | Not a grape but Cidre made from apples and perry pear. The bitter/sweet apples are mainly picked and crushed in a membrane press to get the flavour from the skins. There are several varieties including Saint Martin, Noel des Champs, Mettais and Doux Normandie. The apples are small with high aromatic intensity. |
| Country | France |
| Region | Calvados |
| ABV | 40% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Type / Colour | Calvados |
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Delivery
UK Mainland
- UK Mainland Delivery is £8.95. For orders over £125 delivery is free.
- 1 Bottle Delivery is £5.95.
- Saturday delivery is available to UK Mainland only: £25.00 (please contact us to arrange).
Local Delivery SA1 - SA7 Postcodes
- Free delivery is available to all those in SA1-SA7 postcodes of orders over £40.
- For orders under £40 local delivery is £8.95.
- Deliveries will typically be on a Next Day Service but longer if items are out of stock.
Non-UK Mainland
For non-Mainland UK delivery, prices are as follows:
- Isle of Man - £15.95
- Highlands and Islands of Scotland - £14.95
- Northern Ireland - £12.95
- Jersey and Guernsey - £24.95
- Isle of Wight - £8.95
Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland) - We are unable to deliver to the Republic of Ireland without making prior enquiries. Apologies for any
inconvenience.
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