{"product_id":"dupont-calvados-vsop","title":"Dupont Calvados VSOP","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOrigin and production\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Dupont's VSOP is made in the Pays d'Auge from orchards on clay and Oxfordian marl soils. The fruit blend is approximately 80% bittersweet apples and 20% acidic apples, combining depth, tannin and freshness before fermentation into dry cider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cider is double-distilled in traditional pot stills, then the spirit is matured for five years in oak barrels, 25% of them new. This measured proportion of new wood adds spice and structure while allowing the apple character to remain vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear golden amber with bright copper highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh apple and pear lead into caramelised orchard fruit, vanilla, toasted oak and a touch of warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound and smooth, with ripe apple, baked pear and gentle caramel supported by oak, liquorice and peppery warmth. The finish is balanced, persistent and distinctly fruit-led.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eServing suggestions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe neat at room temperature as a digestif, over a single large ice cube, or in a classic Normandy coffee. It also works beautifully in an apple brandy Old Fashioned and can be used sparingly to flambé tarte Tatin or caramelised apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Dupont is a specialist cider and Calvados producer in the heart of the Pays d'Auge. The family combines Normandy's traditional orchard and distillation knowledge with techniques refined through study in Cognac, giving its spirits an unusually polished texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVSOP stands for Very Superior Old Pale and, here, signifies a five-year maturation rather than a generic young apple brandy. The balance of bittersweet and acidic fruit, double distillation and carefully judged new oak creates a Calvados with enough freshness for cocktails and sufficient depth for contemplative after-dinner service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Dupont","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31960072912956,"sku":"XXDUPONTVSOP","price":72.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/calvados-vsop-dupont-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791378367","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/dupont-calvados-vsop","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}