:Calvados Pays d’Auge” needs to undergo lengthy ageing in oak casks to reach full maturity.
It is produced from apple and pears. The alcohol is distilled only once in a column. It still offers a range of flavours dominated by the fruit, and can be enjoyed young.
Tasting Notes: “Light gold in the glass, the scent suggests fresh apple and pear, honeysuckle and vanilla. The palate is light, showing lots of vanilla, hints of fruit and an intriguing, very faint smokiness on the clove-accented finish. Sip or mix.” Kara Newman (Spirits Editor wine enthusiast).
Did you know about Calvados?
First, Maison Drouin is a family-owned Pays d’Auge. They craft vintage Calvados.in the middle of a traditional high stem orchard.
Then, it also offers a unique range of blends and limited editions . They have received over 230 gold medals in various spirits competitions.
More importantly. for three generations the Christian Drouin family distillery, housed on a property boasting typical 17th century. The Pays d’Auge architecture in the lush, leafy setting of the Touques valley, has been offering visitors an immersion in the history and world of Calvados, ciders, perries and Pommeau de Normandie.
No less than 25 cider apple varieties are grown on the high stem trees .
Production also takes place on the historic farm in Gonneville-sur-Honfleur.
Christian Drouin Calvados are exported to 55 countries. . They have picked up more than 230 gold medals in international spirits competitions/
Last but not least, the estate is open to visitors throughout the year with several workshops are run throughout the summer including cocktail workshops and traditional bread baking.
