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Calvados is a type of brandy or eau-de-vie that is named after its home region in Normandy. Unlike most other celebrated French brandies like cognac and Armagnac, calvados is made from apple cider rather than wine. Occasionally, it can also be made from pear cider or perry as well. There are 7,500 hectares of apple and pear orchards that are ...
Sep 21, 2023 · Calvados Fast Facts. • Apple brandy distilled from fermented apple cider, and sometimes perry (made from pears) • Made in a designated area of the Normandy region of France. • Ages for at least two years in French oak barrels, though many age for much longer, upwards of 20 years.
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With desserts, the pastry notes in the Calvados are perfect with fruit tarts, tarte tatin, tiramisu and any kind of chocolate-based cake. 2 to 4-year-old Calvados are perfect for more casual drinking occasions. Their cleaner fruity or floral aromas are ideal for aperitif drinking and entertaining when a fresh, lively character is sought.
Apr 26, 2024 · Drouin says this appellation applies to the smallest area where most producers make Calvados with more pears than apples — at least 30% pear juice is required. ... into eau-de-vie in 1553. The ...
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- 30&40 Extra Old 10 Year Old Calvados. Independent bottler 30&40 has a single cask range and a range of blends. This is a blend of four Calvadoses from three producers, aged between 10 and 28 years.
- Avallen Calvados. This is a young Calvados and very approachable. You’ll find notes of crisp, light apples overlaid with floral notes. It’s great for mixing into a cocktail or spritz.
- Christian Drouin Caroni Angels Calvados. This Calvados is matured in oak for 17 years before soaking in former Caroni rum casks for a further eight months.
- Didier Lemorton 30 Year Old Domfrontais Calvados. Domfrontais Calvados is harder to find in the UK, but thankfully this is a fine example and good value too.
Calvados France - Official website of the Calvados appellation. Welcome to the official website of Calvados, the French spirit crafted in Normandy since 1553. Discover the richness and elegance of the most famous apple brandy.
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