Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 1978, 700ml

Distilled in 1978 at the Coeur de Lion estate using column distillation in a copper 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 old Calvados barrels and French oak 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 opens with aromas of sweet cider apples, vanilla, and pastry. The palate is structured and intense, showing notes of burnt caramel, baked apple, and poached pear. The finish is long and balanced, with a touch of spice and acidity.

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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France