Drouin

Calvados 1972 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados Cask 70cl - Drouin

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Format: 70 cl

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Producer Drouin
Type Calvados
Aromatic profile Fruity, spicy, notes of apple and vanilla
Ingredients Cider apples
Format 70 cl
Gradation 42.0%
Type of cask French oak barrels
Aging Long aging in oak barrels
Distillation method Double distillation in copper still
Number of distillations 2
Color Golden amber
Consumption At room temperature, as a digestif
The Calvados 1972 Millésime Pays d’Auge Calvados Cask by Drouin is a spirit that encompasses over four decades of tradition and patient refinement. Originating from the renowned Pays d’Auge area, the heart of Normandy, this excellence is obtained from a skillful selection of local apples, typical of this unique terroir. The grape variety, or rather the variety of apples used, gives this Calvados intense fruity notes and a fresh and authentic character, enhanced by triple distillation in copper stills according to the tradition of the maison Drouin.

The aging in oak barrels, extended over many years, provides the product with a complex bouquet, intertwining hints of vanilla, sweet spices, baked apples, and a touch of honey, all balanced by a pleasant oxidative veil that tells the story of the long maturation. The texture is smooth but vigorous, with a persistent and slightly warm finish, perfect for those who appreciate spirits with body and personality.

This Calvados pairs magnificently with apple-based desserts or aged cheeses, but can also be enjoyed alone, in contemplation, as a true tasting ritual. A historic masterpiece that celebrates Norman excellence.
Distillery

Christian Drouin (Drouin)

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Christian Drouin (Drouin).

Maison Drouin is a family-owned producer specializing in Calvados Pays d'Auge. They carry out double distillation of cider in a repasse pot still, produce aged single-vintage bottlings and an experimental line finished in rum and whisky casks; the range is extended with gin and an apple-based aperitif (ABC).
Calvados Pays d'Auge vintage Calvados aged Calvados experimental editions (finishing in rum/whisky/Port casks) craft gin apple/cider-based aperitifs
Country France
Region Normandy (Pays d'Auge)

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.

Raw materials

cider apples (various cider apple varieties)

Representative products

ABC Aperitif 70cl Calvados AOC Sélection 70cl Calvados Millésime (e.g. 1972, 1975, 1981, 1994, 1995, 2005) - Millésimes Pays d'Auge Serie Expérimental (Arran Angels, Foursquare Angels, Hine Angels, Long Pond Angels) Calvados Hors d'Age / XO and other aged expressions

Official Awards

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