Christian Drouin Vintage 1976 Calvados, Pays d’Auge
The Data
Category Brandy
Sub-Category Calvados, Pays d’Auge
Origin Normandy
Retail Price $339.99
ABV 40%
Score NA Stars/
In the Glass
Appearance
Brilliant, crystal clear.
Aromatics
Immediately the nose offers a rich and robust Sherry note followed by baked apples, ornage zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel,
Flavor
The palate opens in the direction of the nose cola nut and then a big blast of Sherry cask
Intensity & Texture
Cool Factor
Value Grade
The nose perfectly marries the scents of rich, baked apple and sweet, freshly squeezed cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel, with hints of orange peel and clove. The palate echoes the nose that gives further dimension to the aromatics with an unctuous, silky rich core of fruit, confection, and spice that linger on for minutes after swallowing the nectar. Stunning.
Analysis
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