Le Pere Jules 10 years old France Pays d´Auge Calvados 70 cl 41%

Ten years in oak transforms Le Père Jules' fresh farmhouse calvados into something else entirely – the power is still there, but now joined by vanilla and spice that only time can give.

Expert description

Le Pere Jules 10 Year Old is a French Calvados Pays d'Auge aged ten years in oak casks and bottled at 41%.

This expression is aged notably longer than the Desfrièches family's 3-year-old calvados, and shows what a decade in cask does to a farm-produced eau-de-vie. The fruit remains central, but is now supported by vanilla and spice from the wood. The Le Père Jules farm in Saint-Désir-de-Lisieux is today run by fourth-generation Guillaume Desfrièches, still using fruit from the family's own 40 hectares of orchards.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fruity, with a touch of oak, vanilla and a light spiced aroma.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied, with ripe apple, vanilla and spice.

Finish

Medium length and elegant, where spice and apple linger together.

Specifications

Name: Le Pere Jules 10 Year Old
Distillery: Le Père Jules
Region/Country: Pays d'Auge, Normandy, France
Type: French Calvados Pays d'Auge
Age: 10 years
ABV: 41%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
Distillation method: Double distilled
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass.

Flavour profile

Powerful · Fruity · Vanilla · Spiced

Did you know?

The Desfrièches family produces not only calvados on the farm, but also cider and a naturally sparkling apple wine, all made from fruit grown in their own orchards.

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Frequently asked questions about Le Pere Jules 10 Year Old

What does Le Pere Jules 10 Year Old taste like?

It tastes powerful and full-bodied, with ripe apple, vanilla and spice, finishing elegant and medium in length. Considerably more complex than the 3-year-old.

How old is Le Pere Jules 10 Year Old?

It is aged ten years in oak casks made from fruit grown on the farm's own orchards in Saint-Désir-de-Lisieux.

What is the difference between the 3-year and 10-year expressions?

The 3-year expression is fresh and direct, while the 10-year has had time to develop vanilla and spice from the cask and a more layered character.

How is this calvados best served?

It is best enjoyed at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass, ideally as a digestif.

Does Le Pere Jules 10 Year Old make a good gift?

Yes, its powerful, well-developed profile from a traditional family house makes it a solid gift for a calvados enthusiast.