Calvados Morin Apple Brandy 40%

Origin: Ivry-la-Bataille, Eure, Normandy, France

Raw materials: Selected Norman apples (sweet, tart, and bitter varieties)

Color: Brilliant golden amber, with warm, copper reflections reminiscent of honey and ripe apple peel.

Aroma: Elegant and intense, with a bouquet dominated by notes of fresh apple, baked apple, and citrus zest. Hints of vanilla, toasted wood, cinnamon, and clove emerge, accompanied by a delicate undertone of caramel and dried fruit. A complex yet balanced nose that combines the freshness of the fruit with the depth of wood aging.

Taste: On the palate, it is soft and velvety, with a natural sweetness that gives way to a lively freshness and light spice. Apple is the absolute star, accompanied by hints of vanilla, almond, and honey. The finish is long, harmonious, and rounded, with a pleasant return of caramelized apple and notes of fine wood. A balanced and seductive spirit that expresses all the finesse of the Norman tradition.

Alcohol content: 40%

Serving temperature: 12/14° C

Pairings: Best enjoyed as a sipping spirit or digestif, but it pairs beautifully with apple-based desserts, fruit tarts, dark chocolate, and aged cheeses. Also interesting with foie gras or as an excellent ingredient for refined Calvados-based cocktails.

Terroir: The apples used for production come from orchards in central Normandy, where the cool, humid climate promotes aromatic fruits with pronounced acidity. The Morin distillery is located in the Eure valley, in Ivry-la-Bataille, where underground cellars carved into the tufa offer a perfect microclimate for aging: high humidity, constant temperature, and slow natural oxygenation that allows the spirit to mature in a harmonious and profound way.

Distillation: The apples are pressed to obtain the base cider, which is fermented naturally without added sugar. This is followed by distillation in copper pot stills according to the Norman artisanal tradition. The spirit then rests for 2-3 years in French oak barrels, where it acquires body, roundness, and aromatic complexity. The final blend combines various eaux-de-vie selected to ensure a consistent, soft, and fruity style.

Description: The Calvados Morin Sélection 40% represents the authentic soul of Normandy: a symphony of fruit, wood, and spices that captivates with its elegance and finesse. It is a young yet already harmonious spirit with a rich and lively aromatic profile, in which the apple is the absolute protagonist. An expression of the historic Morin Distillery, active since 1889, this Calvados combines artisanal tradition with a modern taste, offering a refined and engaging tasting experience. Its freshness and softness make it perfect both for moments of meditation and as an accompaniment to desserts or cheeses.

Classification: AOC Calvados

Type: Apple spirit (eau-de-vie)

Allergens: Contains sulfites

Awards and scores: Silver Medal – USA Spirits Competition

Philosophy: Traditional production – artisanal distillation and natural aging in oak barrels

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