Camut Calvados 12 ans

Appearance

Deep amber hue with golden highlights, a testament to its careful aging and complexity.

Nose

The nose is a heavenly blend of barrel-aged baking spice and pristine red apple, offering an inviting and layered aromatic experience.

Palate

Soft and rounded on the palate, with flavours of baked apple coating the roof of the mouth. The finish is harmonious, perfectly balanced with the influence of the oak barrel, showcasing subtle spice and warm, lingering notes.

Serving suggestions

Enjoy neat in a tulip-shaped glass to capture its full bouquet and complex profile. This Calvados is the perfect digestif, ideal for enjoying on its own after a meal. For those who wish, it can be paired with fine cheeses or apple-based desserts to further enhance its nuanced character.

About

Since the 1800s, the Camut family has cultivated apple trees on their 45-hectare estate in the Pays d’Auge, regarded as the finest growing region for Calvados. Of the 800 types of apples grown in Normandy, the Camut family selects about 25 historic varieties, hand-harvested at peak ripeness between October and mid-December. Only apples from their own orchards are used, ensuring a spirit rich in authenticity.

As part of the production process, freshly pressed apple juice is first fermented to create cider, which then rests in oak barrels for 10–11 months. In September, this mature cider is double-distilled in copper pot stills, one of which is over 75 years old. The Calvados 12 ans is aged for a minimum 12 years in seasoned Limousin oak casks. These casks are never filled more than 75%, a practice that accelerates oxidation and naturally reduces the spirit’s strength, concentrating the flavours and enhancing complexity.