Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 1974, 700ml

Distilled in 1974 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 a combination of Sherry and old Calvados casks. Final ageing occurred in 15 to 25 hectoliter vats. Bottled at 40 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 toasted wood, praline, and baked apple. The palate is rich and powerful, showing notes of stewed fruit and cooked cider. The finish is long and expressive, with depth and warmth from extended ageing.

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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France