{"product_id":"calvados-pays-dauge-hors-dage-coeur-de-lion-christian-drouin-42","title":"Calvados Pays d'Auge Hors d'Age Coeur de Lion Christian Drouin 42%","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pays d’Auge, Normandy, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"236\"\u003eGrape variety \/ Raw material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selection of cider apples typical of the Pays d’Auge (bitter, bitter-sweet, sweet, and sharp varieties).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense golden amber with mahogany highlights, brilliant and luminous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad and complex, with hints of ripe and cooked apples, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, and sweet spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Light floral nuances emerge, along with woody notes derived from long aging in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"669\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, rich, and velvety. The fruity attack is reminiscent of baked apple and candied fruit, followed by aromas of toasted wood, vanilla, and spices. Soft tannins, excellent balance between sweetness and alcoholic warmth. Long and enveloping finish, with a spicy and fruity conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-18 °C, in a tulip glass or snifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eMeditative digestif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1156\"\u003eApple-based desserts, stewed fruit, and crème brûlée\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eDark chocolate that is not too bitter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eAged and washed-rind cheeses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eDried fruit (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pays d’Auge is the most prestigious area in Normandy, characterized by a temperate oceanic climate with significant temperature variations. The clay-limestone soils favor the aromatic quality of the apples, ensuring freshness, finesse, and great balance in the distillate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation of apples into natural cider, followed by double distillation in copper pot stills. Aging takes place in oak barrels for over 15 years, imparting aromatic complexity, tannic softness, and depth of taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Calvados Pays d’Auge Hors d’Age Coeur de Lion Christian Drouin 42% represents the pinnacle of Norman tradition. Elegant and refined, it combines the fruity sweetness of apples with the spicy and woody notes of long aging. It is a meditative spirit, capable of offering unique emotions to those seeking balance, aromatic richness, and extraordinary persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hors d’Age – Calvados Pays d’Auge AOC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2296\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple distillate \/ Calvados\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains natural sulfites from fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eAwards and scores:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eGold Medal – Concours Agricole de Paris 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eGold Medal – Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eMultiple recognitions from IWSC and Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard in previous years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional artisanal production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Product images are for illustrative purposes only; the label design or bottle shape may vary depending on the vintage or rebranding by the producer. 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