Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 1977, 700ml

Distilled in 1977 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, including a finishing period of three to four years 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 spice, dried flowers, and stewed apple. The palate is smooth and concentrated, with notes of cooked pear, nutmeg, and toasted wood. The finish is long and harmonious, showing depth and balance from extended ageing.
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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France