Christian Drouin Vintage 1997 Calvados Pays d'Auge

Volume: 0.7 liters | Alcohol content: 42% | Chilled filtered | No coloring

Christian Drouin Millésime 1997 Calvados Pays d'Auge

Special features: This vintage Calvados from Christian Drouin comes from a single cask bottling from 1997, bottled in 2018. The Calvados is distilled in the renowned Pays d'Auge, the core area of Calvados production, and is characterized by careful cask aging. The sixteen years in oak barrels give it a depth and complexity of flavor. It is produced without coloring agents and offered as chilled filtered. Made in limited edition and presented in an attractive wooden box, this Calvados is a delight for connoisseurs.

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Fruity apple notes, complemented by hints of vanilla and subtle wood smoke.
• Palate: Fine balance between fresh fruitiness and ripe, sweet nuances of pear and caramel.
• Finish: Long-lasting with spicy, slightly nutty aromas and a warm, harmonious finish.

Distillery/Bottler: Christian Drouin is a traditional family business from Normandy that has specialized in the production of high-quality Calvados varieties since 1960. The distillery places great importance on regional apple varieties and artisanal methods. The bottlings stand for quality and authenticity from the Pays d'Auge, the most famous Calvados region in France.

Product details:

• Manufacturer: Christian Drouin
• Bottler: Original bottling Christian Drouin
• Vintage: 1997
• Cask types: Oak barrels
• Packaging: Wooden box

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