Montarcy 10ans Calvados Vieux 50cl

Montarcy 10 ans Calvados Vieux — Tasting Notes

Appearance - Bright golden‑amber with copper glints. Clear and luminous, showing the polish of a decade in oak

Aroma - A layered, mature Domfrontais‑style nose (pear‑rich, orchard‑driven), likely showing: Baked apple, poached pear, and quince jelly. Vanilla pod, toasted oak, and gentle caramel. Hints of dried flowers, sweet spice, and a touch of almond skin. A subtle oxidative warmth from long ageing

Palate - Silky and rounded, with the fruit still vibrant after 10 years. Flavours of ripe apple, pear eau‑de‑vie, honeycomb, and light toffee. Oak brings structure: vanilla, clove, and a faint smoky toast. Fresh acidity typical of Domfrontais Calvados keeps it lively. Alcohol well‑integrated, giving warmth without harshness

Finish - Long, elegant, and orchard‑driven. Notes of baked apple, vanilla, and soft spice lingering gently. A clean, refined fade—classic of well‑aged Calvados

Ten years in oak (with some new oak influence) deepens colour and adds spice and vanilla tones. Domfrontais expressions (like Montarcy) tend to be pear‑forward, softer, and more floral than Pays d’AugeAt 10 years, the spirit sits beautifully between youthful fruit and mature complexity