What they say:

This Calvados from the Pacory distillers was aged for 12 years before it was bottled, resulting in a flavour profile which is well balanced between expressive fruit and bold, oak-y spice.

What I say

A 12 year old Calvados Domfrontais from Domaine du Pacory near Mantilly.

• ABV 41%
• Age 12 Years Old
• Bottler Pacory
• Bottling Official
• Cask French Oak
• Category Calvados Domfrontais
• Cost £50
• Origin Domaine de Pacory
• Outturn n/a
• Region Calvados Domfrontais
• Released n/a
• Vintage n/a

My tasting notes:

• Appearance Rose gold (11/20), quick, medium tears and medium-fine legs.
• Nose Apple, fruity, pear, sweet, estery, hint of wood smoke, furniture polish, almond, marzipan, butter-reduced apples, rose, lychee and caramel.
• Taste Medium-bodied, touch spirity initially, apple, rhubarb & custard, caramelised apple & pear, some gentle orange zest, wood tannins and gentle spices, caramelised ginger root, creamy vanilla custard.
• Finish Long, zesty, woody spice and fresh apple, vaporous.
• Overall A well aged Clavados with plenty of wood influence but kept fresh with a touch of zest and plenty of fruit, smooth and creamy on the palate.

Score 87/100

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