Christain Drouin Calvados 2002 Pays d'Auge Vintage 42% 700ml - Brandy - Calvados - country_france - producer_christian drouin - Liquor Wine Cave
Christain Drouin Calvados 2002 Pays d'... $252.45
Double distillation in a copper pot still. Aged in old barrels of calvados and old barrels of Rivesaltes. The nose is frank, marked by apples and candied fruits with notes of light tobacco at the end of the glass. The palate is straightforward with apple skin flavours on the finish.
Christian Drouin Calvados Longpond Finish 45% 700ml - Brandy - Calvados - country_france - producer_christian drouin - Liquor Wine Cave
Christian Drouin Calvados Longpond Fin... $199.75
Long Pond Angels is a 14-year-old calvados Pays d'Auge which we have finished aging for 7 months in old French oak casks that previously contained the 1995 Jamaica Long Pond ITP Trรจs Grand Rum.ย ย  Bottled at 45%. vol, particularly rich, the nose is suave and blends notes of brown sugar, melon, papaya and apple. The palate has good acidity, with vanilla and pepper notes and a long finish of banana and apple. "After Hampden Angels, we wanted to work with the other great distillery in Jamaica in this collaboration with Plantation Long Pond. We wanted to explore once again the surprising and magical combination of exotic rum flavours with those of our calvados.
Comte Louis de Lauriston Calvados 5 year 100% Pear Domfrontais 40% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Comte Louis de Lauriston Calvados 5 ye... $126.23
Comte Louis de Lauriston 100% Poire Calvados 40% 700ml Produced in the region of Domfront, under the Calvados Domfrontais Appellation, this Eau de Vie is made from the single distillation in a column still of a peary made from 100% peary pears. Light golden colour. Very fresh and fruity nose with flavours of pears and white fruits (peach). The mouth is elegant with vibrant acidity. ย 
Christian Drouin Calvados Vintage 2000 42% 700ml - Calvados - Liquor Wine Cave
Christian Drouin Calvados Vintage 2000... $274.51
Double distillation in a copper pot still. Double distillation in a copper pot still. Aged in used calvados barrels, plus 3 years in used Tokaj barrels. Dark amber colour. A complex and lively bouquet with hints of currant, dried apricot, honey and cooked apple. Fresh and expressive in the mouth with a long finish. Endnotes of walnut and hazelnut. Ultimate Spirits Challenge, 95/100 Extraordinary, Ultimate recommendation New York (USA) Gilbert & Gaillard, Gold Medal, 2020, (France)
Christian Drouin Sรฉlection Calvados 40% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Sรฉlection Calvados 40... $87.01
While the Pays dโ€™Auge Calvados requires prolonged aging in oak barrels to flourish, a Calvados produced from apples and pears, and distilled in a column still, offers an aromatic universe dominated by fruit, palatable. from an early age. For this reason, CHRISTIAN DROUIN preferred to offer for โ€œentry-levelโ€ a Calvados partly produced in the establishment he operates in Domfront.ย This calvados derives its originality from the high percentage of perry pears used in conjunction with cider apples.ย The soil (schist and granite) and the distillation process (a single distillation) also contribute to its typicality. It is ideal for the preparation of cooking recipes, apple granita and cocktails requiring a fruity base alcohol. La Sรฉlection is an Appellation dโ€™Origine Contrรดlรฉe calvados.
Christian Drouin Selection Calvados 40% 350ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Selection Calvados 40... $52.70
While the Pays d'Auge Calvados requires prolonged aging in oak barrels to flourish, a Calvados produced from apples and pears, and distilled in a column still, offers an aromatic universe dominated by fruit, palatable. from an early age. For this reason, CHRISTIAN DROUIN preferred to offer for "entry-level" a Calvados partly produced in the establishment he operates in Domfront.ย This calvados derives its originality from the high percentage of perry pears used in conjunction with cider apples.ย The soil (schist and granite) and the distillation process (a single distillation) also contribute to its typicality. It is ideal for the preparation of cooking recipes, apple granita and cocktails requiring a fruity base alcohol. La Sรฉlection is an Appellation d'Origine Contrรดlรฉe calvados.
Christian Drouin VSOP Pale & Dry Calvados Pays dร•Auge 40% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin VSOP Pale & Dry Calva... $128.68
Double distilled, aged in small 225 litre former wine casks. Light amber colour. The nose offers a subtle blend of sweet cider, baked apples, gingerbread, vanilla and cinnamon hints evolving towards almond and bee wax fragrances On the palate this calvados is supple and generous with Tarte Tatin flavours and a fruity apple finish. "Amber hue with copper highlights. Focused, inviting nose suggestive of ripe apple and tarte tatin. The palate reveals a crisp, focused and fruity Calvados showing lovely balance and persistence. Ideal as an introduction to the category" Comments by Gilbert & Gaillard Awards: 2016 VSOP Awards Silver Medal, Concours Agricole de Paris, 2019 92/100 Excellent highly recommended, Ultimate spirits challenge, USA (2019) 93/100 Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2017 (USA) Gold Medal concours de Paris 2017(France) Gold Medal 88/100 Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2016 Silver Medal, Concours Agricole Paris 2016 (France) 4.5 stars, Bevx.com, Sean Ludford (USA), Eeb 2016 Brotherhood trophy, Saint Hilaire du Harcouet's contest 2015 (France) 91/100, ยซ Excellent, Highly Recommended, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2014 (USA) Silver Medal, I.W.S.C. London 2013 (UK) Silver Medal, San Francisco 2013 (USA) Silver Medal, IWSC London 2012 (UK) Silver Medal, San Francisco 2012 (USA)
Christian Drouin X.O Calvados Pays dร•Auge 42% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin X.O Calvados Pays dโ€™A... $166.67
Golden colour. Double distilled, aged in small oak casks, this Calvados offers a harmonious nose mixing baked apples, almond and spice hints. The mouth is supple, soft and well developed. Fruity at first it evolves towards vanilla and woodier notes. Awards: XO Awards Score 90+, Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge, 2019 Gold Medal, San Francisco World Spirit Competition (USA), 2019 Silver Medal, Concours Agricole de Paris, 2018, (France) Bronze Medal, Cambremer, 2018, (France) 5 stars, Bevx.com 2017 (USA) Silver Medal, Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 (Hong Kong) Double Gold Medal, 10th annual judging of craft spirits by the American Distilling Institute 2016 (USA) Best of Category, 10th annual judging of craft spirits by the American Distilling Institute 2016 (USA) 98/100, ยซ Extraordinary, ultimate recommendation", Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 (USA) Silver Medal, Vinalies Internationales 2015 Silver Gilt Medal, Vimoutiers 2015 (France) 94/100, ยซ Excellent, Highly Recommended, Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2015 (USA) Award of Excellence, Saint Hilaire du Harcouet's contest 2015 (France) Silver Medal San Fransisco World Spirits Competition 2014 (USA) 92/100 "Excellent, Highly Recommended", Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013 (USA) Gold Medal, I.W.S.C. London 2013 (UK) Silver Medal, Bruxelles 2013 (Belgium) 88/100, Guilde Gilbert & Gaillard 2014 (France) 92/100 Ultimate Spirits 2013 (USA) ยซ Prix Vinalies ยป 2012 (France) Gold Medal, Vimoutiers 2012 (France)
Christian Drouin Hors D'Age Calvados Pays d'Auge 42% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Hors Dโ€™Age Calvados P... $194.85
This Calvados has been aged over 15 years in small oak casks and shows the complexity that makes Christian Drouin "Coeur de Lion" the star of Calvados. The colour is flamboyant amber flame like; the nose is complex and balanced. On the palate, it is smooth, dominated by wood and spices, with great length. Should be allowed to breathe in the glass before tasting. Perfect with a cigar. "Calvados Hors d'Age Christian Drouin Normandy's best-known spirit Calvados sometimes gets forgotten about in the corporate spirits world but this artisanal product deserves more attention. Having spent 15 years in small casks it has a lovely amber hue and spicy notes plus vibrant apple skin and dried fruit on both the nose and palate. Great length with a fiery 42% alcohol finale to warm your cockles" Decanter.com - Dec. 2009 - TOP 10 SPIRITS FOR CHRISTMAS "Christian Drouin Hors d'Age Calvados Pays d'Auge : hint of rancio, spirits esters and dried orange. Soft entry; serious spirit with lots of fine tannins. Nearly seamless integration of fruit and oak. Best value" Santรฉ- October 2008 - Calvados Normandy's Noble Spirit by David Furer (USA) An exceptional spirit worth a special search ! "Brilliant clarity and sharply drawn flavours; rich, snappy and thrilling". Anthony Dias Blue (USA) The Complete book of Spirits - 2007 - Harpers Collins Publisher "Light amber colour. Cooked apples, hints of vanilla, caramel and citrus. A stunning and complex example of small production calvados" - Beverage Media - January 2004- Calvados Selections (USA) Awards: Horsd'Age Awards Gold Medal, Concours Agricole de Paris, 2019 Gold Medal, Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge, 2019 Silver Medal, ADI's Judging of Craft Spirits (USA), 2019 Silver Medal "remarkable", IWSC, 2018 (UK) Gold Medal, Gilbert & Gaillard 2017 (France) Silver Medal, Concours de Lyon 2017 (France) Bronze Medal, All Wines Asia 2017 ( Hong Kong) Silver Medal "outstanding"l, IWSC London 2016 (UK) 1st prize, Saint Hilaire du Harcouet 2016 (France) Gold Medal, Vinalies Internationales 2016 (France) Silver Medal, Hong Kong 2015 Silver Outstanding Medal, I.W.S.C. London 2014 (UK) "Prix d'Excellence", Vinalies Nationales 2013 (France) 95/100, "Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation", Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2013 (USA) Silver Medal, I.W.S.C. London 2010 (UK) 88/100 Guide des Vins Gilbert & Gaillard 2010 (France) ***** Highest Recommendation - Spirit Journal Dec. 2009 (USA) ยซ Prix d'Excellence ยป, Vinalies 2009 (France) 95/100 Dina Viner Dec. 2008 - Mikael Christiansson (Sweden) Silver Medal, Brussels World Contest 2007(Belgium) Silver Medal, Vimoutiers 2007(France) Silver Medal, I.S.C. London 2006 (UK) Silver Medal, Metz 2006(France) Gold Medal, Paris 2005(France) Gold Medal, Lisieux 2005, 2004, 1996, 1993(France) Gold Medal, Best Calvados , San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2003(USA) Gold Medal, Vinalies Internationales 2003 Silver Medal, Caen 2003(France) "Classic (96-100) Highest Recommendation"in The WINE ENTHUSIAST- Dec. 2002 (USA) Gold Medal, Brussels World Contest 2002 (Belgium) Silver Medal, San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2000 (USA) **** Vin & Mat nยฐ 1, 2000 (Sweden)
Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais 2013 40% 500ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais 20... $77.21
A young, vibrant calvados distilled from apple and pear. This 2013 vintage comes from distiller/farmer Victor Gontier, whoโ€™s located in the Domfrontais region. According to the importers, โ€œLong after the outcome of mobile phones, calling Victor Gontier on the only landline by their entrance door, one would enjoy a cacophony of chook noises , roosters calls, pigs squeals in the courtyard, confirming the authenticity of the place and thus of its production.โ€ The controlled Domfrontais appellation requires at least 35 percent pear juice, which gives a softer character and lends itself to quicker maturation.
Christian Drouin Calvados 1995 Pays D'Auge Port Cask 42% 700ml - Brandy - Calvados - country_france - producer_christian drouin - Liquor Wine Cave
Christian Drouin Calvados 1995 Pays D'... $340.50
Christian Drouin 1995 Pays D'Auge Port Cask 42% 700ml: Produced from Pays dโ€™Auge apples, this calvados was distilled in 1995, before being aged for 19 years in red oak casks. It stands out for having been aged and finished in ex Port casks for a year. This last step gives it an amber colour with copper reflections, a harmonious nose and a superbly rich palate. Style: Rich. Nose: Clafouti. Prunes. Cashew nuts. Palate: Raisins. Finish: Long. ย  For more Christian Drouin,
Christian Drouin Calvados 1989 Pays D'Auge Sherry cask 42% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Christian Drouin Calvados 1989 Pays D'... $436.27
1989 Christian Drouin Calvados Pays D'Auge Sherry cask 42% 700ml: Double distillation. Ageing finished in sherry casks. Bright and attractive colour with light tawny hints and topaze yellow highlights. Pleasant grilled, smoked and fruity nose with almonds and baked apples. Full mouth with powerful tannins, lingering taste. Perfect with a Tarte Tatin, a Prince Hoyo cigar. Silver Medal,Best in class, I.W.S.C. London 2008 (UK) ย  For more Christian Drouin, CLICK HERE
Christian Drouin Le Gin Carmina 42% 700ml
Christian Drouin Le Gin Carmina 42% 700ml $101.72
Calvados Christian Drouin keeps exploring new flavour associations. After launching Le Gin de Christian Drouin in 2015, the only Gin elaborated using over 30 varieties of cider apples and 7 aromatic spices, carefully selected for their perfect match with apple and juniper aromas, Guillaume Drouin signs a new blend devoted to red berries. The same principles have presided the making of Carmina as they did for the original version of Le Gin: each aromatic ingredient is macerated and then separately distilled to optimize the extraction of aromas. The distillates are then assembled before bottling. ย  Carmina has a summer-like bouquet. It mixes fruit and flowers, using not only juniper and Normandy cider apple varieties but also raspberries, blackcurrants, elder flowers, vanilla, lemon and orange. The packaging of Carmina respects the identity of Le Gin de Christian Drouin; however, the colour code is carmine as a reminder of the domineering aromas of this new gourmet gin with its hints of raspberries and blackcurrants. ย  Limited edition: only 8550 bottles will be marketed. Tasting advice: to be sipped neat or as a Gin Tonic, with a slice of lemon and a raspberry to decorate. ย  For more from Christian Drouin, CLICK HERE
Pere Jules Pommeau de Normandie AOC (apple juice + Calvados) 5 years 17% 700ml | Hard Cider | Shop online at Spirits of France
Pere Jules Pommeau de Normandie AOC (a... $56.37
Pommeau de Normandie is a produced by blending young Calvados (Apple brandy) with the must of fresh apples to a strength of 17%. This blend is then wood aged for a minimum of three years, though this Le Pere Jules bottling has seen more than five years in oak. This process is not dissimilar to that of Pineau des Charentes. Served slightly chilled as an aperitif, or with cheeses.
Lauriston Pommeau de Normandie Christian Drouin 17% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Lauriston Pommeau de Normandie Christi... $51.47
Lauriston Pommeau de Normandie Christian Drouin 17% 700ml: Pommeau is obtained by blending Calvados with cider-apple juice. The cider-apple juice (the must) is mixed before fermentation with Calvados in the proportionย 3/4 must to 1/4 Calvados of 65ยฐ. The essential mellowness is the result of ageing in oak casks. This aperitif full of flavor has a strength of 16ยฐ to 18ยฐ. It should be served chilled in a tulip glass. It is perfect in a scooped-out melon, with foie gras or with an apple dessert ; much appreciated for the confection of cocktails, it also works wonders in the kitchen as an ingredient in sauces and creams. ย  "The Pommeau de Normandie "Coeur de Lion" is exuberantly fruity, slips down the throat far too easily given its 17% alcohol content, and once in the mouth, its freshness as well as its aroma of baked apples and buttery brown sugar are quite fascinating". ย  Awards: Robert M. Parker gave Pommeau de Normandie "Coeur de Lion" a 92/Very Highly Mรฉdaille d'Argent, Concours Gรฉnรฉral Agricole de Paris 2014 Mรฉdaille d'Argent, Challenge to the Best French Wine & Spirits Competition Hong Kong 2014 Mรฉdaille d'Argent, Concours Gรฉnรฉral Agricole de Paris 2012 Mรฉdaille d'Argent, Challenge to the Best French Wine & Spirits Competition Hong Kong 2012 ย  ย  For moreย Comte Louis de Lauriston,ย CLICK HERE
Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais 2009 42% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais 20... $112.75
"Double distilled for optimal flavour and strength. Savoury with sweet notes of apple and pear." Alcoholic Strength: 42%ย  Content: 700mlย  Appellation: AOC Domfrontaisย  Area of Origin: Calvados Franceย  Vintage: 2009Variety: 70% Apples, 30% Pears
Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais 2008 42% 500ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais 20... $84.56
This 6 year old Calvados from famed producer Victor Gontier represents excellent value for money. The nose is full of stewed pear with little or no oak influence. The palate has excellent intensity with toffee apple and galangal on the finish. ย 
Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais 2005 42% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Victor Gontier Calvados Domfrontais 20... $123.77
Here we appreciate the constant quality of the Domfrontais origin Calvados where a high ratio of pear to apple brings softness, roundness and ripe aromatics. The older vintage are more concentrated in aromas; this 2005 succeed in being an amazingly mature yet young calvados
Roger Groult Whisky Cask Finish 46% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Roger Groult Whisky Cask Finish 46% 700ml $209.56
Roger Groult Calvados Whiskyย Cask Finishย is 46% ABV. This is anย 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.ย This cuvee is a 9 year old Calvados Pays d'Auge, 46% vol.,ย with more than one year of Whiskyย cask finish.
Roger Groult Calvados Pays D'Auge Venerable 18 years 41% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France Roger Groult Calvados Pays D'Auge Venerable 18 years 41% 700ml | Brandy | Shop online at Spirits of France
Roger Groult Calvados Pays D'Auge Vene... $209.56
Old apple and cherry wood characters with galangal and old orange peel flavours. Good weight, has spice, a thick mouth-filling texture, and excellent length. Superb calvados: just the right mix of fruit and barrel development. Colour:ย Tawny Nose:ย Very complex floral bouquet .Persistent, good compromise between fruity and wooded notes. Old apple and Cherry wood characters with galangal and old orange peel flavours. Palate:ย Good weight, has spice, a thick mouth-filling texture, and excellent length. Powerful and lasting in the mouth, smooth and subtle. This fine and well-rounded Calvados is honest and sharp. Cellaring:ย Ready, but will Keep Notes:ย Superb, heavy Calvados. Just the right mix of fruit and barrel development. Old apple and cherry wood characters with galangal and old orange peel flavours. Good weight, has a spice, a thick mouth-filling texture, and excellent length. Superb calvados: just the right mix of fruit and barrel development. "WORLD'S BEST CALVADOS 2019"

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Liquor Wine Cave proudly presents an exquisite collection of Calvados, the celebrated apple brandy hailing from the picturesque Normandy region of France. This distinguished spirit, known for its rich heritage and complex flavour profile, stands as a pillar among the world's finest brandies, alongside its illustrious cousins, Cognac and Armagnac. Through our dedicated online platform, we are thrilled to offer spirit aficionados across Australia an opportunity to explore and purchase premium Calvados, alongside a curated selection of Brandy, Armagnac, and Cognac, facilitating a seamless journey through the elite world of French spirits.

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  1. A Symphony of Apples and Pears: Calvados is distilled from cider made from specially grown and selected apples and, in some varieties, pears. This process imbues Calvados with a unique complexity and a rich palette of aromas, ranging from fresh and fruity to deep and spicy. Each bottle in our selection at Liquor Wine Cave is a testament to the tradition and craftsmanship that has defined Calvados for centuries, offering a taste experience that is both nuanced and deeply satisfying.

  2. From Normandy to Your Doorstep: At Liquor Wine Cave, we are committed to sourcing only the finest Calvados, bringing the essence of Normandy's orchards to Australia. Our selection celebrates the diversity of Calvados, from the young and vibrant VSOP to the aged and refined XO, ensuring that enthusiasts can explore the full spectrum of what this exquisite spirit has to offer.

  3. The Art of French Spirits: Calvados occupies a revered spot in the pantheon of French spirits, a companion to the more widely known Brandy, Cognac, and Armagnac. Each of these spirits tells a story of regional identity, tradition, and unparalleled quality. Through Liquor Wine Cave, we aim to create a bridge between these storied French spirits, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to explore and compare their unique qualities, and fostering an appreciation for the rich tapestry of French distillation artistry.

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At Liquor Wine Cave, we are passionate about bringing the world's finest spirits to the discerning palates of Australia. Our selection of Calvados, along with Brandy, Cognac, and Armagnac, represents the pinnacle of French distillation and craftsmanship. Whether you're seeking to expand your collection, find the perfect gift, or simply indulge in the luxurious taste of Calvados, Liquor Wine Cave is your premier destination.

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