Christian Drouin Blanche de Normande Eau-de-Vie-de-Cidre

The Data

Category Brandy

Sub-Category Eau-de-Vie-de-Cidre

Origin Normandy

Retail Price $48.99

ABV 40%

Score 4.5 Stars/Exceptional!

In the Glass

Appearance

Brilliant, crystal clear.

Aromatics

Incredibly fresh with ripe, crisp apple and pear, sweet fresh press juice, and hints of citrus.

Flavor

The palate carries the nose being decidedly sweeter allowing it to fill the mouth with ripe apple and pear flavors and to linger on for minutes.

Intensity & Texture

Medium-bodied with rich fruit and crisp acidity that keeps it perfectly balanced.

Cool Factor

As you know by now, we love the great Brandies and ciders from Christian Drouin. This unique product offers a fantastic glimpse at the purity of fruit used in these great products.

Value Grade

It's not cheap, that's for sure but it is absolutely fantastic and very unique so we are happy to recommend.

Analysis

Distilled from apple and pear ciders and then rested in stainless steel as opposed to oak. It's rested for 18 months with water being gradually added in order for it to fully integrate with the pure spirit. It's absolutely wonderful and amazing to smell and sip the pure Normandy fruit in its natural form.

How to Enjoy

Sip neat or over ice as either an aperitif or a digestif.