Christian Drouin Calvados Pays d'Auge Millesime 1992, 700ml

Distilled in 1992 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 red Calvados barrels and old amber 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 offers aromas of cut apple, lime blossom, raisins, and spice. The palate is supple and ample, with a finish that reveals the typical character of mature Calvados. The overall impression is one of balance, aromatic depth, and finesse.
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Product Type: Calvados

ABV: 42%

Region: France