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Calvados Papidoux XO is an elegant and well-rounded French apple brandy from Normandy with 40% alcohol. Long maturation in casks provides a harmonious combination of ripe apples, dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, and warm spices. A smooth and complex Calvados with fine depth – perfect as a digestif after dinner or paired with cheese and apple desserts.
Papidoux XO is produced in Normandy, starting with apples that are pressed and fermented into cider. The cider is then distilled, after which the young apple brandy is allowed to mature in oak casks.
It is during the cask maturation that Calvados develops its deeper and more complex character. The fresh apple fruit is gradually supplemented by nuances of dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, oak, and spices, while the alcohol integrates and the expression becomes rounder and more harmonious.
XO – Extra Old denotes a Calvados with a longer maturation period than younger grades. This gives Papidoux XO a more mature and well-rounded expression with greater complexity and depth.
With its 40% alcohol, it has a classic strength for Calvados and works excellently as a relaxed glass after dinner.
Calvados is Normandy's famous apple brandy. The region in northwestern France has a cool and humid climate where apple trees have been a natural part of the landscape for centuries.
Unlike Cognac and Armagnac, which are made from wine, Calvados is based on cider apples. Different apple varieties can contribute sweetness, acidity, bitterness, and tannin, and this combination helps create balance and complexity in the finished spirit.
After distillation, Calvados is matured in oak. Over time, the fresh apple character becomes more mature and complex, while the cask imparts notes of vanilla, spices, caramel, and wood. It is precisely the interplay between fruit and long cask maturation that characterizes a well-aged Calvados.
Nose: Full-bodied and inviting with ripe apples and dried fruit followed by vanilla, caramel, and warm spices.
Taste: Round, smooth, and harmonious with distinct apple fruit, dried fruit nuances, and a pleasant sweet character. Cask aging imparts vanilla, caramel, spices, and an elegant hint of oak.
Finish: Long and warm with ripe apples, vanilla, spices, and fine wood notes. A pleasant and well-rounded finish with good depth.
Calvados Papidoux XO can be served neat at room temperature or slightly chilled at around 18-20°C. Use a tulip-shaped glass, which concentrates the aromas and allows space for the more complex nuances.
It is ideal as a digestif after dinner, where it can be enjoyed slowly in the same way as a well-aged Cognac or Armagnac.
Papidoux XO Calvados pairs particularly well with:
What is Calvados Papidoux XO?
Papidoux XO is a cask-aged Calvados from Normandy in France. Calvados is a spirit based on cider apples, which is matured in oak casks after distillation.
What does XO mean for Calvados?
XO stands for Extra Old and is used for longer-aged Calvados grades. The extra maturation typically provides a rounder, deeper, and more complex style than younger Calvados.
How does Papidoux XO taste?
It has a mature and well-rounded taste with apples, dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, and warm spices, as well as fine notes from the oak casks.
Where does Papidoux Calvados come from?
Calvados is produced in Normandy in northwestern France, which is known for its apples, cider, and Calvados.
How do you drink Calvados XO?
A well-aged Calvados like Papidoux XO is best enjoyed neat in a tulip-shaped glass. It is especially suitable as a digestif after dinner.
What does Calvados pair with?
Calvados is a classic pairing for apple desserts, dark chocolate, and mature cheeses. It can also be enjoyed on its own or with coffee after a meal.
How much alcohol does Papidoux XO contain?
Papidoux XO contains 40% alcohol and comes in a 70 cl bottle.
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