Calvados Pays d’Auge Hors D’Age 18 Ans 70cl - Drouin
DrouinCalvados · 70 cl · 42.0% vol · Fruity, spicy, notes of baked apple and vanilla
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| Drouin | |
| Calvados | |
| Fruity, spicy, notes of baked apple and vanilla | |
| Cider apples | |
| 70 cl | |
| 42.0% | |
| French oak | |
| Minimum 18 years | |
| Double distillation in copper still | |
| 2 | |
| Golden amber | |
| At room temperature, after meal |
On the nose, it presents a rich and elegant bouquet, intertwining notes of ripe fruit, such as baked apple and pear, with warmer and spicier hints like vanilla, cinnamon, and a touch of toasted wood. On the palate, it reveals a full and round structure, supported by a fine smoothness that envelops the taste, leaving a persistent and pleasantly spiced finish.
Ideal as a digestif, it also pairs well with desserts based on dried fruit or aged cheeses, offering a balanced and refined sensory experience. A Calvados that best expresses the tradition and mastery of Drouin in enhancing the Pays d’Auge terroir.
Christian Drouin (Drouin)
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Distillation
Double distillation in a 2,500 L repasse pot still; first distillation to obtain the 'petites eaux' (~30°), second distillation to ~70°, with heads and tails cuts calibrated according to the quality of the cider.
Ageing
Aging primarily in small French oak barrels (many reused casks) that promote pronounced wood–air exchange; use of barrels previously used for Sherry, Port and Banyuls to add color and complexity; racking and blending carried out in larger casks when necessary.