A superb Calvados from legendary producer, Christian Drouin.

This VSOP is produced in the Pays d’Auge cru from a combination of sweet, bittersweet, sharp and bitter cider apples. These are allowed to ferment for a long time, before double distillation in traditional copper pot stills. The spirit is then aged in refill barrels and some ex-wine barrels for a minimum of four years. A portion of spirit aged in former fortified wine casks added to the blend before bottling, adding surprising depth and complexity to this Calvados.

The final product delivers notes of sharp ripe apple, caramelised orchard fruits, tarte tatin, some dried apricot and peach, grapes, wine tannins, flowers, gentle apple cider vinegar, vanilla, soft oak and some subtle spice.

This would make a great introduction to this spirit for beginners. A well-balanced, delicious apple brandy with plenty of character.

• Distillery / brand
  Christian Drouin
• Country
  France
• Non-chillfiltered
  No
• Natural colour
  No
• SKU
  043058