About this calvados:
With great passion and pleasure, we share with you our third calvados selection, a true treasure from the heart of Normandy. The port of Caen was, and still is, an important network of European trade; historically, many sherry barrels arrived here from Spanish bodegas, and the producers in Normandy made grateful use of this. In this specific selection, matured in an Oloroso sherry cask since 1987, we have found a true harmony - a perfect interplay between the fresh, ripe apple aromas of the calvados and the rich, complex notes of the sherry cask. The dark mahogany color reveals its character, what a flavor bomb! Pays d’Auge Cru and 100% apples.

About the producer:
In the lush Touques Valley in Pont-l'Eveque, amidst the Pays d'Auge with authentic architecture, you will find a true gem of French distilling art: the family distillery Christian Drouin. For three generations, this beautiful 17th-century farm has told the story of passion, craftsmanship, and tradition in the world of Calvados, cider, and Pommeau de Normandie. Established in 1960, the first calvados was commercialized in 1979. Around the characteristic domain stand stately high-stem apple trees carrying no less than 25 different types of cider apples. This traditional, intensive cultivation method reflects the dedication to authenticity that is so characteristic of the house Drouin. The production takes place not only here but also on the historic farm in Gonneville-sur-Honfleur and extends to their cellar in Domfront. Christian Drouin is not only a producer but also a 'Negociant-Eleveur'. This is a trader who specializes in aging eaux-de-vie to bottle and market them later. This type of negociant buys both young and old Calvados from other small local producers, with the emphasis on aging under his own care, in his own cellar, with his own oak policy, etc. Christian Drouin is located just 15 minutes from Deauville and 20 minutes from the picturesque Honfleur.

Tasting notes:
Nose: Very rich sweet aromas of dates, ripe cider apples, and fresh ham. Old leather and dark chocolate.
Taste: Beautiful full aromas that fill the mouth, powerful and round in flavor. Nutty, earthy flavors of truffle and deep fruitiness of figs, apricot, and dates. Velvety butter combined with maritime salinity.
Finish: Very long, nutty, and sweet spices, certainly not drying, wonderful!

Label explanation:
In this enchanting scene unfolds a miniature world, where small artisans work with great dedication on a monumental masterpiece: a majestic cake that rises against a typical Norman backdrop. With precision and passion, the tiny figures orchestrate a culinary spectacle. Among the authentic half-timbered houses and lush orchards of Normandy, they build layer by layer on their creation. Ripe apples from the region are carefully peeled, crunchy walnuts lovingly shelled, and juicy figs cut with precision.