Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 1967, 700ml

Distilled in 1967 at the Coeur de Lion estate using column distillation. 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 old Calvados barrels. Final ageing occurred in 15 to 25 hectoliter vats. Bottled at 40 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 is straightforward and elegant, with aromas of ripe pear, grilled apple, and walnut. The palate is long and balanced, showing notes of dried fruit and spice. The finish is persistent and harmonious, reflecting the maturity and finesse of long-aged Calvados.

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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France