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AOC calvados Domfrontais reflects the long tradition of pear orchards in the area, resulting in a unique [clarification needed] fruity calvados. The regulation is similar to the AOC calvados and the column still is used. A minimum of 30% pears from the designated areas is used.
Calvados Domfrontais was classified as an AOC in 1997 in recognition of its savoir-faire particularly in the production of pears for perry making.
Jun 6, 2023 · Calvados isn’t distilled from wine grapes, however. It begins as cider. While a small percentage of perry pears is permitted, the base cider is made primarily from apples. These must be grown in Normandy, where more than 200 varieties are cultivated.
- 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.
Origin: Normandy, France. Main Ingredient: Apples (sometimes pears). Aging Process: Aged in oak barrels for a minimum of two years. Alcohol Content: Typically 40% ABV. Flavour Profile: Varies from fresh apple to complex notes of baked apples, spices, and vanilla depending on age.
Sep 21, 2023 · Normandy, in northern France, is home to nearly 20,000 acres of apple orchards that are transformed into cider and a historic brandy called Calvados. Here is everything you need to know about this famous apple brandy.
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Jan 26, 2024 · The Normandy region of France is full of orchards producing fruits to be made into cider and then to Calvados. What is Calvados? Calvados is a type of French brandy or eau de vie made mainly from apples, although some pears can also be used.
