Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 1963, 700ml

Distilled in 1963 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 several decades in a mix of seasoned casks that previously held Sherry, Port, Cognac, and Bordeaux wines. 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 shows aromas of cider apples, citrus peel, dried herbs, and wild mint, with cinnamon and liquorice in the background. The palate is soft and slightly tannic, with notes of stewed apple, almond, and subtle bitterness. The finish is long and balanced, with lingering spice and fruit.

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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France