Comte Louis de Lauriston Reserve France Calvados 70 cl 42%

Between the fresh Fine and the aged Hors d'Age sits Lauriston's Réserve – a calvados that has had just enough time to round its edges, without losing the light, pear-driven character of Domfront.

Expert description

Comte Louis de Lauriston Reserve is a French Calvados Domfrontais, column distilled and bottled at 42%.

Réserve is blended from eaux-de-vie aged at least three years in oak casks, giving it more roundness and depth than the house's Fine expression, without reaching the long ageing of Hors d'Age. Like the rest of the Lauriston range, it is made from apples and a high proportion of pears from the Domfront area and distilled in a single pass, as the appellation requires.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe pear and apple, with a light vanilla note.

Palate

Round and fruity, with a soft sweetness and a touch of spice.

Finish

Medium length, with pear still clear in the final impression.

Specifications

Name: Comte Louis de Lauriston Reserve
Distillery: Comte Louis de Lauriston
Region/Country: Domfront, Normandy, France
Type: French Calvados Domfrontais
Age: Minimum 3 years
ABV: 42%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
Distillation method: Single distilled in a column still
EAN no.: 3297364270010
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature or as a cocktail base.

Flavour profile

Round · Pear-Forward · Fruity · Soft

Did you know?

The soil around Domfront is made of schist and granite, unlike the clay of the Pays d'Auge. This gives apples and pears that ripen differently, and a calvados with a lighter, more direct fruit character.

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Frequently asked questions about Comte Louis de Lauriston Reserve

What does Comte Louis de Lauriston Reserve taste like?

It tastes round and fruity, with ripe pear and apple, a soft sweetness and a touch of spice in the finish.

How old is Comte Louis de Lauriston Reserve?

It is blended from eaux-de-vie aged at least three years in oak casks.

What is the difference between Reserve and Fine?

Reserve is aged longer than Fine and has a rounder, more layered character, while Fine is lighter and more direct in its fruit character.

Can Comte Louis de Lauriston Reserve be used in cocktails?

Yes, its round, fruity profile with a clear pear character makes it well suited for cocktails built on calvados.

Does Comte Louis de Lauriston Reserve make a good gift?

Yes, it is a fine gift for a calvados enthusiast curious to explore the lesser-known Domfrontais style.