Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 1980, 700ml

Distilled in 1980 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 over three decades in oak casks. Final ageing occurred in 15 to 25 hectoliter vats. Bottled at 42 percent ABV in 2016, 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 wild berries, rice powder, and toffee. The palate is expressive and virile, with notes of toffee apple, summer flowers, stewed plum, and oak spice. The finish is long and powerful, showing aromatic depth and structure.

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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France