Calvados X.O.

NV/MV France Normandy
92 Points

A blend of brandies ranging from eight to 40 years old, this Calvados has a deep amber hue and aromas of vanilla, leather and red fruit. Sweetness and spice balance nicely. Cherry leather, dried apple and toasted almond play off dusty nutmeg, ginger, black pepper and cassia bark. Fleeting lemon-peel astringency refreshes the finish. -K.N.

Wine Enthusiast May 2024
Boulard Calvados Calvados X.O. bottle

Calvados X.O.

NV/MV France Normandy
93 Points

The aroma of this brandy is pure concentrated vanilla richness, while the palate is more drying and complex. Soft vanilla and toffee give way to hints of red fruit, orange peel and oak, leading into a long finish marked by cinnamon and clove.-K.N.

Wine Enthusiast October 2021
Boulard Calvados Calvados X.O. bottle Platinum

Calvados X.O.

NV/MV France Normandy
94 Points

Rich aromas of spiced apple cake, apple tart, and sweet cider are complex and enticing. Equal depth on the palate offers deeply concentrated flavors of roasted apples, mace, nutmeg and medium dark caramel that carry on through the long finish.

Tried & True Award Award
Ultimate Spirits Challenge January 2015
Boulard Calvados Calvados X.O. bottle Platinum

Calvados X.O.

NV/MV France Normandy
95 Points

Powerful and voluptuous, this topaz-hued beauty features warm vanilla, cinnamon and concentrated fruit. Full bodied and weighty on the tongue, the long, spicy finish may remind some of mulled apple cider;except this is the real deal. Made with a blend of Calvados aged from 8-40 years.

Wine Enthusiast September 2013
Boulard Calvados Calvados X.O. bottle Platinum