{"product_id":"calvados-boulard-xo","title":"Calvados Pays d'Auge Boulard XO","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Boulard Calvados Pays d’Auge XO is a \u003cstrong\u003efine distillate\u003c\/strong\u003e of apple cider that synthesizes the aromas present in each Calvados produced by this family-run Maison founded in 1825 in Coquainvilliers, Lower Normandy. The Boulards are the pioneers of the double distillation technique in the region, and at their initiative, the AOC Calvados Pays d’Auge was created in 1942. The double distillation process consists of two successive heatings, the first aimed at boiling the cider, bringing the liquid to an alcohol content of 28-30%, while the second aims to further concentrate the mass through evaporation, obtaining a product with an alcohol content not exceeding 72 degrees. During processing, both the initial and final parts of the distillate are discarded to achieve a distillate of extraordinary purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boulard Calvados Pays d’Auge XO comes from a blend of numerous crus of Calvados Pays d’Auge produced through the double distillation technique. Once the different batches of eau-de-vie are blended, the process continues with aging in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for a long period, ranging from 6 to 15 years. The abbreviation ‘XO’ indeed means “Extra Old”. During the maturation phase, a portion of the liquid evaporates, and this percentage is called \u003cem\u003epart des anges\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “the angels' share”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pays d’Auge XO Calvados from Maison Boulard expresses a dark amber color with coppery reflections. On the nose, aromas of dried almond, sweet spices, and \u003cem\u003etarte tatin\u003c\/em\u003e of apples follow one another, enriched by toasted wood nuances. The taste is \u003cstrong\u003ewarm, round, and soft\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a long persistence. The advice is to indulge in this Calvados at the end of a meal as a warm treat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boulard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47744586252567,"sku":"SAD99049","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1860\/5335\/files\/45354_33121a2c-4a47-4e96-bf0d-0f0db67f346d.jpg?v=1776773075","url":"https:\/\/checkout.callmewine.fi\/products\/calvados-boulard-xo","provider":"Callmewine UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}