Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 2000, 700ml

Distilled in 2000 at the Coeur de Lion estate using double distillation in a traditional 2,500-liter copper pot still. The cider was produced from a blend of 35 organic apple varieties, grouped into sweet, bittersweet, bitter, and acidic types. Apples were harvested only at full ripeness, then washed, sorted, and pressed. Fermentation took place in vats over a period ranging from five weeks to one year. The resulting cider was distilled and the new spirit matured for over two decades in old Calvados barrels, followed by a finishing period of three years in Tokay wine casks. Final ageing occurred in 15 to 25 hectoliter vats. Bottled at 42 percent ABV, this expression is part of Christian Drouin’s millésime collection, a series of single-vintage releases presented in wooden cases.

Tasting Note:

The nose offers a complex and exuberant bouquet with aromas of currants, dried apricot, honey, and baked apple. The palate is expressive and frank, with notes of walnut and spice. The finish is long and balanced, showing depth and aromatic persistence.
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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France