Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 1970, 700ml

Distilled in 1970 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 oak casks, with a finishing period of two years in Port casks and one year in Sherry 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 reveals aromas of pastry, baked apple, and dried fruit. The palate is smooth, supple, and silky, with notes of raisins and spice. The finish is long and well-balanced, showing integration between fruit and alcohol.
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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France