Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 1979, 700ml

Distilled in 1979 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 approximately two 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 a rich and complex bouquet with aromas of baked apple, toasted wood, and dried fruit. The palate is full and expressive, showing notes of stewed apple, spice, and subtle sweetness. The finish is long and balanced, with depth and warmth from extended ageing.

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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France