Christian Drouin Calvados Vintage 1999 42% 700ml | Liquor & Spirits | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Calvados Vintage 1999 42% 700ml
$305.00
Christian Drouin Calvados Vintage 1999 is a premium, aged spirit made from the finest handpicked apples from the Normandy region of France. This exquisite 700ml bottle is a true reflection of the art and expertise of Christian Drouin, one of the most renowned Calvados distillers in the world. This vintage Calvados has been aged for over 20 years in oak barrels, giving it a deep, rich amber color and a complex, nuanced flavor profile. The nose is filled with delicate aromas of ripe apples, followed by notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and honey. On the palate, it is smooth and full-bodied, with flavors of baked apple, toffee, and toasted oak. At 42% ABV, Christian Drouin Calvados Vintage 1999 is a bold and flavorful spirit that can be enjoyed on its own as a sipping drink or paired with a variety of desserts, cheese, or fruit. It is an ideal gift for connoisseurs of fine spirits or anyone who appreciates the art of distilling. Indulge in a glass of this exceptional vintage Calvados and experience the essence of Normandy in every sip.
Christian Drouin 1993 Calvados 42% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin 1993 Calvados 42% 700ml
$355.00
Double distillation in copper pot still. Double maturation in Calvados casks and old Sauternes casks. Amber color.The nose is intense, marked by aromas of rose, nougat, hazelnut and spices.Powerful tannins structure the palate which is ample and of good length.
Christian Drouin Calvados 1979 Pays D'Auge 40% 700ml | Calvados | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Calvados 1979 Pays D'Auge 40% 700ml
$766.00
Ageing finished in sherry casks for almost two years.  Tasting Notes:  Colour: Amber colour. Brilliant. Nose: great aromatic complexity dominated by wood and spices topping the apple.  Palate: Lively, complex, full-bodied. "... a beautiful, enchanting bouquet that takes the essences of apple, oak, and spirits and transforms them into a singular perfume" ......."there is so much going on in all the layers of taste that it's difficult to capture all the action". Paul PACULT - Spirit Journal - 1999 - USA
Christian Drouin Calvados 1973 Pays D'Auge 42% 700ml | Calvados | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Calvados 1973 Pays D'Auge 42% 700ml
$997.00
Classic Calvados aged in casks having contained only calvados and cider.  World-wide celebrated!  FRANCE: Martine NOUET comments: "We all dream of achieving maturity without losing our freshness: let's hope that we all succeed as well as this COEUR DE LION 1973."  U.S.A. Paul PACULT'S Spirit Journal - The ten-year Summary Issue Recapping every rating from 47 editions of the Spirit Journal from 1991 to 2000. The ten best brandies I've tasted : 1991-2000 "Coeur de Lion" 1973 Calvados Pays d'Auge France N° 5 !!!  Michael JACKSON - Observer Magazine, October 27, 2002: "In this instance, the cask was refreshed with new cider, and it shows ripe fruit and apple blossoms in the fragrance and palate. Nutty, autumnal finish".
Christian Drouin 1970 Calvados Pays d'Auge 42% 700ml | Calvados | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin 1970 Calvados Pays d'Auge 42% 700ml
$1,105.00
Distilled in 1970, this Calvados Pays d'Auge has matured in oak casks so far. The aging was finished in port casks for about two years and one year in sherry casks.  Tasting Notes: Mature golden amber colour with characteristic greenish reflections, rich sweet nose with delicate pastry-like fragrance. Sweet, supple, silky mouth.  "Calvados Pays d'Auge 1970: mature golden amber colour with characteristic greenish reflections, rich sweet nose with a fine fragrance of vanilla, apples and spices, powerful delivery with typical baked apple and raisins taste on the palate. Well-balanced fruit and alcohol with lingering finish". Decanter, Dec. 1997 (USA) "This beauty displayed a deep chestnut brown colour and an oddly scrumptious fragrance that was burnt and bacon fat-like. I like this bold, assertive bouquet immensely". Paul PACULT (USA)
Christian Drouin 1988 Calvados Pays d'Auge 42% 700ml | Calvados | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin 1988 Calvados Pays d'Auge 42% 700ml
$460.00
Double distillation in a copper pot still. This Calvados was aged in former sherry casks. Amber robe, nose typical of spirits aged in Oloroso casks, with honey and brown sugar aromas. Full-bodied, rich and lasting on the palate.
Christian Drouin Reserve Calvados 40% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Reserve Calvados 40% 700ml
$122.00
The youth of the Pays d'Auge.Produced in the Pays d'Auge from bitter, bitter-sweet, sweet and sharp cider apples by double distillation in copper stills, Réserve des Fiefs is a blend of several Calvados mostly aged in small used oak casks.It offers a harmonious balance between the dominant fruit fragrance and the first spicy notes.
Christian Drouin Calvados 1995 Pays D'Auge 40% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Calvados 1995 Pays D'Auge 40% 700ml
$353.00
Double distilled. Aged in traditional Calvados casks and former Port casks. Amber colour with red glints. Smooth nose expanding towards custard, clafoutis, prunes and cashew nuts notes. The mouth is rich and full-bodied with raisin aromas.  "Fruity and well-balanced, with vanilla coming through the toffee apple. Lively, with a floral note of apple blossom showing freshness as well as age. Lovely." Comments by IWSC 2015
Roger Groult Jurancon Cask Finish 46% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Roger Groult Jurancon Cask Finish 46% 700ml
$234.00
We are pleased to introduce you our experiments : unusual Calvados, finished (aged several months) in casks used before for other alcohols. The first bottles have been released at the beginning of year 2017. This cuvee is a 9 year old Calvados Pays d'Auge, 46% vol., with more than one year of Jurançon (sweet white wine) cask finish.
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Limited-Edition French Classics Christmas Advent Calendar 2023 | advent calendars | Shop online at Spirits of France
Limited-Edition French Classics Christmas Advent Calendar 2023
$159.00
2023 Limited-Edition French Classics Christmas Advent Calendar 12x30ml "Savour the Essence of French Elegance!" Journey through the festive season with Spirits of France's distinguished French Classics Advent Calendar. Embrace the rich heritage of Classical French Spirits, being Armagnac, Cognac and Calvados. Each day unveils a singular, hand-selected classic that epitomises the artistry and passion of French craftsmanship. Relish in 12 iconic samples that have shaped the world of French beverages.  Each advent is paired with a comprehensive booklet for those yearning to deepen their appreciation. Additionally, a QR code provides a gateway to the illustrious histories of these classics, insights into their revered producers, and expert tasting nuances. Celebrate the festivities with a symphony of French liquor. Here's to the timeless allure of French classics and the joy of Christmas 2023! Availability Note: The 2023 French Classics Advent Calendar is a collector's dream. Secure yours swiftly, as stocks are finite. Shipping Details: Calendars are set for shipment in early to mid-November. All items in your order will be dispatched with the advent calendar. If you wish for other products to be delivered sooner, kindly process them in a separate order. Advent design may differ slightly from the images provided. Spoiler Alert - Click here to see what will feature in this year's French Classics Advent
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Massenez Calvados Vieux Prisoner Carafe 40% 700ml | Liqueurs | Shop online at Spirits of France
Massenez Calvados Vieux Prisoner Carafe 40% 700ml
$130.00
Alcoholic Strength: 40% Content: 700ml Appellation: AOC Calvados Area of Origin: Calvados France Vintage: NA Variety: 100% Apples
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Roger Groult Calvados 10 years Banyuls Cask Finish Pays D'Auge 43% 500ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Roger Groult Calvados 10 years Banyuls Cask Finish Pays D'Auge 43% 500ml
$164.00
This 10-year-old Calvados has been aged in our traditional and antique French oak casks before spending more than 12 months in ex-banyuls barrels. The result is a very round Calvados, its notes of dried fruits giving it an air of pommeau. 100% cider apples from Pays d’Auge area  Double distillation over wood fire  
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Comte Louis de Lauriston Calvados Domfrontais 40 years 42% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Comte Louis de Lauriston Calvados Domfrontais 40 years 42% 700ml
$496.00
Tasting Notes: Guide des Vins Gilbert & Gaillard - Edition 2010 (France) "88/100 - Deep honey, gold with hint of copper. Fine nose that smells of spices, tobacco and cooked apples. Rich and round in the mouth that reveals a spicy flavour. Lovely length". Spirit Journal December 2008 - Paul Pacult (USA) - Rated as highly recommended **** "The chestnut colour is pure, flawless, and very attractive. Following the pour, the nose emits tightly structured, close-knit scents of pear, apples, and wax; after additional aeration, the aroma evolves into a full-fledged brandy bouquet as lean scents of resin, baked apple, and vinyl take charge; not a voluptuous aroma but compelling all the same. The palate entry is a study of controlled sweetness/ripeness while the midpalate phase displays a more generous face in the forms of baked apple, fruity pastry, pipe tobacco, new honey, and oak. Ends crisp, properly acidic, and with baked flavours of fruit, nuts, and nougat".   For more Comte Louis de Lauriston, CLICK HERE
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Roger Groult Calvados Sherry Cask Finish 46% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Roger Groult Calvados Sherry Cask Finish 46% 700ml
$250.00
We are pleased to introduce you our experiments: unusual Calvados finished (aged several months) in casks used before for other alcohols. The first bottles have been released at the beginning of the year 2017. This Cuvee is an 11-year-old Calvados Pays d'Auge, 46% vol., with more than one year of Sherry cask finish.
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Christian Drouin Calvados Hine Cognac casks 43% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Calvados Hine Cognac casks 43% 700ml
$228.00
Hine Angels is a magnificent 17-year-old Calvados Pays d'Auge that has finished its ageing with a 6-month finish in 3 old Hine Cognac casks. "I remember a trip to Cognac a few years ago where I was lucky enough to stop at Hine and enjoy a wonderful vertical of old vintages of cognac, comfortably seated in the lounges of the Hine house. Few Cognac estates can offer such a beautiful journey through time across a range of vintages. By tradition, we have often used old Cognac barrels to age our calvados. These casks bring floral flavours and silky tannins. So it naturally occurred to me to try using some of their casks for our Experimental range. I chose a 17-year-old Calvados du Pays d'Auge with great depth to match the flavours of the Hine cognacs." -   Guillaume Drouin  
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Christian Drouin Hampden 14yrs Pays dÕAuge Calvados 44% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Hampden 14yrs Pays dÕAuge Calvados 44% 700ml
$223.00
Hampden Angel is made of a 14-year-old Pays d’auge Calvados which was finished during 8 months in 4 former casks from the famous Jamaican Hampden Rum. The 4 casks being made of American Oak, this Pays d’Auge Calvados was prequalified as an Eau de Vie de Cider to conform with the Pays d’Auage appellation rules.    Rich of high esters, the nose is very complex and straight forward with flavours of ripe banana, coffee, dark chocolate, vanilla and baked apples. The mouth is impressively rich and powerful. High acidity, long lasting with torified notes on the final.

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