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- Calvados (UK: / ˈkælvədɒs /, US: /- doʊs, ˌkælvəˈdoʊs, ˌkɑːlvəˈ -/, French: [kalvados] ⓘ) is a brandy from Normandy in France, made from apples and/or pears.
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Calvados (UK: / ˈkælvədɒs /, US: /- doʊs, ˌkælvəˈdoʊs, ˌkɑːlvəˈ -/, [1][2][3][4] French: [kalvados] ⓘ) is a brandy from Normandy in France, made from apples and/or pears. [5] History. In France. VSOP calvados. Apple orchards and brewers are mentioned as far back as the 8th century by Charlemagne.
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. Discover. Today, 300 Calvados producers cultivate the fine art of Calvados distilling.
Apple and pear cider eau-de-vies from numerous regions in Normandy were granted AOR status under the Calvados name by decree on 9 September 1942.
Frequently. Asked Questions. This page contains everything you always wanted to know about Calvados but were afraid to ask! Can you make Calvados from all types of apples? No. Unlike table fruit, cider fruit (apples or pears) are small in size and particularly rich in tannins.
- It is estimated that about 18kg of apples are needed to obtain 13 litres of cider at 5% vol. ready for distillation into Calvados. These 13 lit...
- A still can be heated by gas or, more traditionally, by wood.
- No. Calvados is a cider or perry eau-de-vie and not an apple or pear eau-de-vie — i.e. it is obtained from fruit that has already been fermented....
- No. Unlike table fruit, cider fruit (apples or pears) are small in size and particularly rich in tannins.Apples are classified into four fami...
- Ageing allows the Calvados to develop firstly in colour, and then its aromas and length on the palate. A younger Calvados will tend to have a str...
- In the 19th century, the “Trou Normand” had an official place at mealtimes, it was a small glass of Calvados served to aid digestion during ba...
- The minimum ageing time before market release is 2 years in oak barrels (and 3 years for Calvados Domfrontais).
- The “angels’ share” is the proportion of the volume of a spirit that evaporates during its ageing in barrels. Over the ageing process, the al...
- An Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) is a French label identifying a product whose various stages of manufacturing (production and...
- At the end of the 19th century, it was customary for workers and farmers to add a drop of Calvados to their morning coffee, to warm themselv...
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.
Calvados brandy comes in three different controlled appellations of origin: Calvados Pays d’Auge, Calvados and Calvados Domfrontais, the geographical production areas of which have been strictly delimited by the INAO (French National Institute of Designations of Origin).
Mar 17, 2024 · Today, cider and Calvados are protected designations of origin (AOC) in Normandy, with strict controls enforced regarding production methods, to cite just one example. It is made using specific varieties of apples or pears (some very old varieties), and there are four key types of apples used in cider making: sweet, bittersweet, bitter, and sour.
