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Calvados

Calvados from Pays d’Auge, Domfrontais, AOC

Calvados, the brandy of cider
Brands that age only in oak barrels and become Calvados after 2 or 3 years of aging depending on its appellation.

The tannin in the barrel gives the color to the calvados, the wood and the ambient air its aromas.

A young calvados is the liveliness of the apple, the power while an old calvados will be more complex, aromas of cooked apples and more roundness and a beautiful maturity.

Here are the 3 appellations

Calvados Pays d’Auge
This appellation requires a double distillation in a pot still or Charentais still.  A first st heating which allows to obtain the small water. This small water is then reintroduced to obtain the right heating. Aging of 2 years minimum in oak barrels. 

Calvados Domfrontais
A single distillation in a column still which requires at least 30% pear. Aging in oak barrels minimum 3 years. 

Calvados AOC 
A single distillation in a column still. Aged for at least 2 years in oak barrels.

At Sophie's Calvados, you can find these different appellations but also blends or vintages.
Blend: the cellar master must bring out the best in each Calvados.
Vintage: a single year of distillation.

Calvados is a digestif to be drunk at room temperature but can also be enjoyed as an aperitif. It goes perfectly with chocolate, cheese or a cigar.

From the youngest to the oldest, from the most powerful to the roundest, from the least expensive to the most expensive, Sophie will help you find your Calvados.

Calvados AOC - Guesdon Family | From 18,90€

Calvados Pays d'Auge: Grandouet Manor

Calvados Pays d'Auge: Christian Drouin

Calvados Domfrontais AOC - Didier Lemorton | From €

Calvados Domfrontais AOC - Victor Gontier

Calvados Pays d'Auge: Adrien Camut

Calvados AOC: Michèle Giard

Calvados AOC: Calvados Morin

Calvados Pays d'Auge: Louis Dupont Family Estate

Calvados AOC - Ginette Cenier

Découvrez nos Calvados

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