Calvados 8 ans d'âge fûts de Sauternes - 70cl Boxed - Chateu Du Breuil

Chateu Du Breuil

Calvados · 70 cl · 40.0% vol · Fruity, notes of ripe apples, vanilla, honey

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Producer Chateu Du Breuil
Type Calvados
Aromatic profile Fruity, notes of ripe apples, vanilla, honey
Ingredients Cider apples
Format 70 cl
Gradation 40.0%
Country Francia
Type of cask Oak casks, aging in Sauternes barrels
Aging 8 years
Distillation method Distillation in traditional alembic still
Number of distillations 2
Color Golden amber
Consumption Room temperature, digestif
This 8-year-old Calvados from Château Du Breuil represents an exceptional and unique selection. Aged for 8 years in Sauternes casks, a sweet wine from the Bordeaux region, this distillate from Normandy stands out for its exceptional fusion of aromas and flavors.

On the nose, it immediately presents with sweet and complex notes of baked apple, ripe pears, hints of honey, and a light trace of cinnamon and vanilla. The influence of the Sauternes casks is palpable, adding an additional dimension of richness and depth that tantalizes the senses with elegance.

On the palate, the Calvados shows an extraordinary harmony between the lively acidity of the apple and the mature sweetness of the Sauternes. Notes of caramelized fruit blend with a subtle but persistent spicy vein that concludes in a long and soft finish, with an aftertaste where a pleasant sensation of warmth emerges.

This distillate is not only a specimen to be enjoyed in special moments but is also an excellent companion for meditation. Recommended for those who love refined and complex spirits, it can be served as a digestif or used to elevate creations in cooking and mixology.

The case in which it is presented also makes it an ideal prestigious gift for lovers of refined distillates and the complexities that only long aging in special barrels can offer.
Distillery

Château du Breuil

Distillery

Discover the spirits, production style and story of Château du Breuil.

French producer of Calvados AOC Pays d'Auge based in the historic manor of Le Breuil‑en‑Auge. In addition to Calvados, the group runs maturation and blending programs for imported rums and produces a range of single malt whiskies, liqueurs and other spirits.
Calvados Pays d'Auge Rums finished in Normandy (Rum Explorer) French single malt whisky (Le Breuil) Spirits house and maturation facility Producer and blender of spirits Fruit-based products (eaux-de-vie/pommeau)
Country France
Region Normandy
Founded 1954

Distillation

Distillation for Calvados; double distillation in pot stills for whisky expressions; maturation and blending practices for imported rums.

Ageing

Aging and maturation in the château's cellars (chais); use of oak casks for Calvados and whisky; Sherry-cask finishes for some whisky expressions; maturation of rums in the Norman cellars prior to bottling.

Raw materials

apples (for Calvados and apple-based products) sugar cane (for rums, including rhum agricole used in blends) barley/malt (for single malt whisky)

Representative products

Calvados 12 ans d'âge (Calvados AOC Pays d'Auge) Rum Explorer — collection (e.g. Marie‑Galante, Barbados, Thailand, Guyana) Whisky Le Breuil — Golden Promise (Single Malt) Calvados 10 ans d'âge (edition with whisky cask finish) Coffret 'Voyage aux Caraïbes' – Rum Explorer (boxed sets)

Official Awards

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