Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
A.O.C. FINE
Very fruity nose and taste of apples and pears.
To be served on the rocks, as a cocktail or as a long drink, ideal for cooking or for granités.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
A.O.C. RESERVE
Silver Medal, I.W.S.C. Londres 2009 (UK)
Silver-Gilt Medal, Vimoutiers 2009 (France)
Silver Medal, Paris 2005 (France)
Topaz colour.
The nose is dominated by fruit (apples and pears) with some spices such as cinnamon originating in the ageing.
Mouth with a supple, slightly woody structure.
This Calvados is perfect for "Trou Normand", granités or with a Norman dessert.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais V.S.O.P.
Gold Medal, Paris 2006 (France)
Silver Medal, Paris, 2004 (France)
Gold Medal, Caen 2000,2003(France)
Light amber colour. Rich fruity aromas of apples and pears combined with aromas due to long ageing.
This VSOP is marked with gourmet hints of vanilla.
Supple, long, complex mouth.
To be served with a Livarot cheese or as a digestive.
"The inviting amber/honey beams under the light; superb purity. The initial passes in the nose pick up curiously fabric-like scents right out of the gate, then with aeration the aroma settles down and offers more appropriate fragrances such as oaky vanilla, baked pear and baked apple. The palate entry is lovely, elegant, semisweet, and fruity; at midpalate, the spirit foundation emerges as the taste profile turns totally brandy-like, clean, refreshing and mildly spicy. Finishes chewy, woody and moderated oily". Paul Pacult – Spirit Journal December 2006 (USA)
"Comte Louis de Lauriston V.S.O.P. Domfrontais is a wonderful introduction to Calvados for a newbie." Jason Wilson, Washington Post 2008 (USA)
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais HORS D´AGE
Silver Medal, Paris 2009 (France)
Gold Medal, Paris 2004 (France)
Silver Medal, Caen, 2002, 2003 (France)
Gold Medal, Caen 2000 (France)
"The topaz colour is completely brown, with no indication of orange, gold or rust: good purity. The opening nosing passes detect mature scents of cooking spices (black pepper, allspice, marjoram), tobacco leaf and spiced apple; following another six minutes in the glass, the aroma breaks open a bit more revealing traces of pear pulp, parchment, textile fibbers, and ok. The palate entry is delightfully sweet, yet fruity and lean; the midpalate stage is where the acidity kicks in, giving this brand a fine, lithe mouth feel and a crisp taste. Concludes drier than the entry". Rated as Highly Recommended **** Spirit Journal December 2006 – Paul Pacult
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais 20 ANS D´AGE
Silver Medal, I.W.S.C. 2006 London (UK)
N : quite marked, like the first odour that greets a newcomer to Calvados when he visits a cellar where spirits are aged, an association of moss, wood, spices, wax, etc…
B : a first impression that is frank and at the same time appetising, offering a smooth and generous opening to the veracity (virility) of the product. Strength to last many more years. To be reviewed as an accompaniment to flambéed shellfish … and also cigars
C.I.D.D. Formation à l'Oenophilie - A. Segelle – October 1997 (France)
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais 40 ans d´âge
"The chestnut colour is pure, flawless, and very attractive. Following the pour, the nose emits tightly structured, close-knit scents of pear, apples, and wax; after additional aeration, the aroma evolves into a full-fledged brandy bouquet as lean scents of resin, baked apple, and vinyl take charge; not a voluptuous aroma but compelling all the same. The palate entry is a study of controlled sweetness/ripeness while the midpalate phase displays a more generous face in the forms of baked apple, fruity pastry, pipe tobacco, new honey, and oak. Ends crisp, properly acidic, and with baked flavours of fruit, nuts, and nougat". Rated as Highly Recommended **** - Spirit Journal December 2008 – Paul Pacult (USA)
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Pommeau de Normandie
Pommeau de Normandie is a blend made of three parts of fresh cider apple juice and one part of calvados. The appellation requires a minimum ageing of 14 months in oak barrels after the blend is made. However our Pommeau de Normandie is aged from three to four years. This extra ageing enables us to obtain a better balance with no apparent alcohol. We also take particular care in the choice of the apples used so as to obtain the perfect flavour, neither too sweet nor too heavy.
How to enjoy Pommeau de Normandie?
Pommeau de Normandie should be served chilled (8°to 10°C) in a tulip glass.
Its apple aromas, fruit exuberance and moderate sweetness make it many people's favoul'red aperitif. Before dinner, one can have it pure or in cocktails as a long drink with Champagne or even mixed with numerous spirits.
An excellent match with many desserts, it also gives a delicious apple perfume to many dishes.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Cidre Brut de Normandie
Matured apples are crushed and pressed to extract the juice which ferments until it reaches 2% or 4% Alcohol (for Cidre doux and Cidre Brut). During fermentation, temperatures control as well as several racking enables us to maintain a very slow fermentation. When it reaches the suitable alcohol content, the cider is bottled under pressure. Comte Louis de Lauriston Cider is a very pleasant, light and fruity drink which can be enjoyed either with fish or with meat. Consumers looking for a natural drink, light in alcohol, rich in taste and aromas will appreciate Comte Louis de Lauriston cider.
A tasting glass as for wine is the best – (I.N.A.O. glass)
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Poiré
Tasting Notes : Very clear colour with gold highlights. Nose is delicate with pear flavours and citrus hints. Mouth is refreshing both fruity and dry.
How to enjoy Poiré : Poiré is a light, elegant and refreshing drink which can be enjoyed as an aperitif.
Recommended starters pairings : terrines, shellfish (excellent with oysters), salads (artichoke, endive, curly endive). Main Course : steamed fish Desert: fruit sorbets, strawberries.
A tasting glass as for wine is the best – (I.N.A.O. glass)
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Pomme Prisonnière
In April, apple blossom covers the trees with a pink and white mantle. In May the embryo of the fruit takes form in the heart of the fading flower. Non-fertilized fruits abort and fall shortly after flowering. Only 5% of fruit embryos become apples. If one waits for the aborted fruits to fall before placing the carafes over the young apples there is a risk that the neck will be too narrow. Placing the carafes too early is doomed to failure ! The difficulty consists in determining the accurate time for the flask to be attached to the branch so that the little apple can grow inside it during the summer.
In late September, the carafe is detached from the tree : it is carefully cleaned and filled with Calvados Comte Louis de Lauriston. During the long months of maceration, the flavours of the apple blend with those of the Calvados. Despite a failure rate that is high, we can offer a limited number of "Pomme Prisonnière" for sale.
To preserve "Pomme Prisonnière" in its full glory, all one has to do is to keep the apple topped with Calvados Comte Louis de Lauriston !
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1993
A delicate and fine nose with flavors of pear, nougats and macerated cherry.
The mouth is elegant, straight forward and long lasting.
"89/100 – Deep gold. Nose marked by slightly wood and bees wax. The palate charmes with its balance, a certain richness and its nicely long, spicy finish". Guide Des Vins Gilbert & Gaillard – Edition 2010 (France)
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1990
The nose is rich and intense with pear and wax aromas.
In mouth, the smooth and mellow structure makes the calvados a typical and fine Calvados Domfrontais.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1989
Dark amber colour.
A very deep and complex nose with cherry flavors, rancio and wax reminding of some old rhums.
The mouth has a powerful and long structure.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1988
Lively and complex nose with hints of pear, almonds and cherry stone evolving to hazelnuts and peanut brittles.
Mouth is rich, heavy and well structured. Good length.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1987
The nose shows flavors of mango, peach and pear. Heavy flowers perfume completes the bouquet.
The mouth is rich, fat with good structure. Very long lasting.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1986
Light amber colour.
A strict nose with fresh apple and cider flavors.
The mouth is fine, elegant and delicate with flowers hints on the final.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1985
The nose is both round and straightforward developing spices (cumin, clove) and chocolate flavors.
The mouth is full, dense, and well balanced.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1983
The nose reminds of Norman cellars, with a combination of wood, earth, bark and cider.
Full bodied slightly bitter mouth. A rustic calvados for connoisseurs.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1982
This vintage offers a complex nose with musk, walnuts and cask aromas.
The mouth is highly concentrated with a strong tannic structure, typical of a long and qualitative ageing.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1981
Intense nose with cherry and face powder hints.
Powerful, full-bodied, well-structured tannic mouth.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1980
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1978
Delicate nose with berry notes such as red currant.
Smooth silky palate. Elegant tannins give it a long lasting finale.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1977
Virile and direct nose at first, then surprisingly complex nose with hints of moss, undergrowth, truffle and cider.
Mouth: A touch of bitterness underlines a finale marked with rancio and nuts.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1975
N : complex, with fragrances of juniper berries associated to roasted chocolate.
B : Appley and cidery flavoured with a good length on the palate.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
A.O.C. MILLESIME 1974
The nose allies fruity aromas and freshness.
The mouth is straight forward with a frank first impression and a good acidity. Smooth final with hazelnuts and peanut brittles hints.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1973
The nose is characterized by rancio, nuts and rustic greenwood.
Fully bodied, it has a lingering taste due to a pleasant astringent hint.
"91/100 - "A deep, coppery old wine colour. Expressif, cooked and smoky nose. Notes of baked pear. Overall very full in the mouth, fat, round and blending nicely into long flavours. A good vintage". Guide des Vins Gilbert & Gaillard – Edition 2010 (France)
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1972
N : homogeneous association of fruity and patisserie aromas.
B : very smooth, long final delicately wooded with a hint of bitterness that enlivens the final notes.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1971
N : sweet gingery spiced nose.
B : very soft. An introductory Calvados.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1970
Bronze Medal, Londres 2000 (UK)
N : clear cut, very fruity nose of pears and apples. The attack has a fleeting aroma of citrus fruits.
B : delicately wooded structure with a very lingering fruity final taste.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
A.O.C. MILLESIME 1969
Bronze Medal, I.W.S.C. Londres 1996 (UK)
N : a great deal of attractiveness and freshness in this fruity bouquet reminiscent both of fresh fruit (pear, apple) and cooked fruit (quince) with a hint of vanilla
B : good balance between the nose and the palate, a very smooth, enveloping impression. A perfectly structured eau-de-vie. Persistence of the fruit and vanilla. Long final, delicately wooded with a hint of dryness.
"The right moment: this excellent eau-de-vie will go marvellously with a winter dessert, for example a gingerbread millefeuille with stewed quince or a marron glacé ice creams. It will glorify a crème brulée or a Calvados soufflé. A symphony worthy of Beethoven! " Martine Nouet – Le Guide des Eaux-de-vie – 1998 – Editions Hermé (France)
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1968
N : clear cut nose with flowery and spicy aromas.
B : rich and smooth, good length on the palate, delicately wooded final.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1964
Silver Medal, Caen 2001 (France)
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1963
Gold Medal - Caen 2001 (France)
N : a first note of candied fruits evolving towards well-tight and homogenous aromas.
B : soft, subtly woody, fully bodied.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1959
Dark amber colour.
Nose : unusually lively for a Calvados that age with citrus (orange and mandarine), chocolate and nutmeg hints.
Mouth : good acidity and full-bodied tannins.
A long lasting, straight-forward Calvados.
Calvados
" Comte Louis de LAURISTON "
Domfrontais MILLESIME 1958
Grilled walnuts et fungus make a very elegant nose.
The mouth is long, fine, dense, well balanced between tannins, acidity and roundness.