Calvados Pays d’Auge Reserve 70cl - Drouin
DrouinCalvados · 70 cl · 40.0% vol · Fruity, spicy, notes of apple and vanilla
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| Drouin | |
| Calvados | |
| Fruity, spicy, notes of apple and vanilla | |
| Cider apples | |
| 70 cl | |
| 40.0% | |
| French oak | |
| Minimum 3 years | |
| Double distillation in copper still | |
| 2 | |
| Golden amber | |
| At room temperature, digestive |
Aged in oak barrels, the Calvados acquires a distinctive character, enriched with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and spicy hints, combined with a creamy smoothness that makes it enveloping on the palate. The amber color and good structure express a perfect balance between freshness and maturity. On the nose, intense aromas of ripe apples emerge, with light hints of honey and a subtle minerality that tells the story of its origin.
Ideal as a digestif after important meals, it pairs beautifully with desserts based on dried fruit or aged cheeses, enhancing their flavor profile. This Calvados is an invitation to discover the depth and elegance of French apple distillates.
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.