{"title":"Comte Louis de Lauriston","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fAppleGaramondLight s16 cFFFFFF ls0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Domfront region has always been the cradle of agriculture on a family scale, marked by small farms separated by sunken lanes and impenetrable hedges. With its mixed woodland and pastures on a hilly terrain, the Domfront region has always lent itself to clandestine activities; Calvados has often been hurriedly distilled here on stormy winter nights when no officials were likely to venture abroad to check on the legality of the operation - until one famous night of 1962 when a group of zealous excise-men burst in on the bootleggers and caught them red-handed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fAppleGaramondLight s16 cFFFFFF ls0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWithin an hour dozens of neighboring farmers had arrived, mysteriously alerted to the fact that one of their number was in trouble. Outnumbered, the excise officials were forced to line up against a stable wall in the glare of the headlights of tractors and cars drawn up in a semi-circle around them. Fearing that the situation might deteriorate, some of those present sent for Count Louis de LAURISTON, then Secretary General of the local farmers´ federation, to ask for his help in finding a way out of the deadlock. After endless negotiations it was agreed that the fine imposed on the distillers would be suspended, on condition that a cellar was set up to store and market Calvados produced in full accordance with the law. Count Louis de LAURISTON undertook to carry the project through. Founder and first President of the CHAIS DU VERGER NORMAND, Louis de LAURISTON very soon handed over control to his Vice-President, Maurice CHEVRET, so as to devote himself to other tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fAppleGaramondLight s16 cFFFFFF ls0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince 1962, Calvados distilled at home by farmers, using traditional local methods, has been delivered to the cellars in Domfront, the \"CHAIS DU VERGER NORMAND\", and marketed under the \"Count Louis de LAURISTON\" brand name. It adds regularly to the stock of ageing Calvados whose quality has been acknowledged by the award of 200 medals and certificates of merit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fAppleGaramondLight s16 cFFFFFF ls0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1992 the Chais du Verger Normand joined forces with CHRISTIAN DROUIN S.A. for the production and sale of their Calvados, poirés, ciders and pommeau. In the framework of this agreement, Louis de Lauriston transferred the \"Comte Louis de Lauriston” brand to CRISTIAN DROUIN, imposing just one condition: the quality of the Calvados should remain unimpeachable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"JUSTIFY\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fAppleGaramondLight s16 cFFFFFF ls0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2008 Guillaume Drouin succeeded Maurice Chevret as Chairman of the cellars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"comte-louis-de-lauriston-calvados-domfrontais-40yrs-42-700ml","title":"Comte Louis de Lauriston Calvados Domfrontais 40 years 42% 700ml","description":"Tasting Notes:\n\nGuide des Vins Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard - Edition 2010 (France)\n\n\"88\/100 - Deep honey, gold with hint of copper. Fine nose that smells of spices, tobacco and cooked apples. Rich and round in the mouth that reveals a spicy flavour. Lovely length\".\n\nSpirit Journal December 2008 - Paul Pacult (USA) - Rated as highly recommended ****\n\n\"The chestnut colour is pure, flawless, and very attractive. Following the pour, the nose emits tightly structured, close-knit scents of pear, apples, and wax; after additional aeration, the aroma evolves into a full-fledged brandy bouquet as lean scents of resin, baked apple, and vinyl take charge; not a voluptuous aroma but compelling all the same. The palate entry is a study of controlled sweetness\/ripeness while the midpalate phase displays a more generous face in the forms of baked apple, fruity pastry, pipe tobacco, new honey, and oak. Ends crisp, properly acidic, and with baked flavours of fruit, nuts, and nougat\".\n\n \n\nFor more Comte Louis de Lauriston, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsoffrance.com.au\/product_producer\/comte-louis-de-lauriston\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Comte Louis de Lauriston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907014901948,"sku":"LAUR40YEARS","price":539.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/comte-louis-de-lauriston-calvados-domfrontais-40-years-42-700ml-141907.jpg?v=1688746904"},{"product_id":"comte-louis-de-lauriston-calvados-domfrontais-1992-42-700ml","title":"Comte Louis de Lauriston Calvados Domfrontais 1992 42% 700ml","description":"Comte Louis de Lauriston Calvados Domfrontais 1992 42% 700ml\n\nTasting Notes:\n\nOn the nose, an immediate presence, with mingled notes of cocoa and pear, evolving towards fragrances of tea and jasmine.This vintage, fresh and frank, is straightforward, elegant and long on the palate. Strong presence of pear, followed by flowery and spicy notes.\n\n \n\nFor more Comte Louis de Lauriston, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsoffrance.com.au\/product_producer\/comte-louis-de-lauriston\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Comte Louis de Lauriston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907015721148,"sku":"LAUR92","price":478.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/comte-louis-de-lauriston-calvados-domfrontais-1992-42-700ml-831366.jpg?v=1688746904"},{"product_id":"comte-louis-de-lauriston-calvados-domfrontais-fine-2yrs-40-700ml","title":"Comte Louis de Lauriston Calvados Domfrontais Fine 2 years 40% 700ml","description":"Young Calvados aged over two years in oak casks. Very fruity nose and taste of apples and pears. To be served on the rocks, as a cocktail or as a long drink, ideal for cooking or for granités.\n\nAwards:\n\u003cdiv class=\"recompenses\"\u003eGold Medal, concours International de Lyon 2015\nGold Medal, Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard, 2015\nBronze Medal, Caen 2006 (France)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor more Comte Louis de Lauriston, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsoffrance.com.au\/product_producer\/comte-louis-de-lauriston\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Comte Louis de Lauriston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907016573116,"sku":"LAURFINE","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/comte-louis-de-lauriston-calvados-domfrontais-fine-2-years-40-700ml-201644.jpg?v=1688746904"},{"product_id":"lauriston-pommeau-de-normandie-christian-drouin-17-700ml","title":"Lauriston Pommeau de Normandie Christian Drouin 17% 700ml","description":"Lauriston Pommeau de Normandie Christian Drouin 17% 700ml:\n\nPommeau is obtained by blending Calvados with cider-apple juice. The cider-apple juice (the must) is mixed before fermentation with Calvados in the proportion 3\/4 must to 1\/4 Calvados of 65°. The essential mellowness is the result of ageing in oak casks.\n\nThis aperitif full of flavor has a strength of 16° to 18°.\n\nIt should be served chilled in a tulip glass.\n\nIt is perfect in a scooped-out melon, with foie gras or with an apple dessert ; much appreciated for the confection of cocktails, it also works wonders in the kitchen as an ingredient in sauces and creams.\n\n \n\n\"The Pommeau de Normandie \"Coeur de Lion\" is exuberantly fruity, slips down the throat far too easily given its 17% alcohol content, and once in the mouth, its freshness as well as its aroma of baked apples and buttery brown sugar are quite fascinating\".\n\n \n\nAwards:\n\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert M. Parker gave Pommeau de Normandie \"Coeur de Lion\" a 92\/Very Highly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMédaille d'Argent, Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMédaille d'Argent, Challenge to the Best French Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition Hong Kong 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMédaille d'Argent, Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMédaille d'Argent, Challenge to the Best French Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition Hong Kong 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n \n\n \n\nFor more Comte Louis de Lauriston, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spiritsoffrance.com.au\/product_producer\/comte-louis-de-lauriston\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Comte Louis de Lauriston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39907261939900,"sku":"LAURdrouinPOMMEAU","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/lauriston-pommeau-de-normandie-christian-drouin-17-700ml-991976.jpg?v=1688833764"},{"product_id":"comte-louis-de-lauriston-calvados-5-year-100-pear-domfrontais-40-700ml","title":"Comte Louis de Lauriston Calvados 5 year 100% Pear Domfrontais 40% 700ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComte Louis de Lauriston 100% Poire Calvados 40% 700ml\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduced in the region of Domfront, under the Calvados Domfrontais Appellation, this Eau de Vie is made from the single distillation in a column still of a peary made from 100% peary pears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight golden colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery fresh and fruity nose with flavours of pears and white fruits (peach).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe mouth is elegant with vibrant acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Comte Louis de Lauriston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40237613154492,"sku":"LAUR100%PEAR","price":143.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3252\/4476\/products\/comte-louis-de-lauriston-calvados-5-year-100-pear-domfrontais-40-700ml-381343.jpg?v=1688746904"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.spiritsoffrance.com.au\/collections\/comte-louis-de-lauriston\/calvados.oembed","provider":"Spirits of France","version":"1.0","type":"link"}