Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 1981, 700ml

Distilled in 1981 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 barrels. 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 tarte tatin, baked golden grapes, cloves, cedar, and savoury notes reminiscent of beef broth and mushrooms. The palate is fresh and structured, with apple and sweet spice stretching across a long finish. The overall impression is one of elegance and aromatic depth.

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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France