Berneroy Fine France Calvados 70 cl 40%

In the heart of the Pays d'Auge, where apple trees stand closer together than almost anywhere else in Normandy, the family behind Berneroy has distilled calvados since 1944 with one simple aim: to capture the apple's freshness before the cask makes it heavy.

Expert description

Berneroy Fine is a French Calvados aged in French oak casks and bottled at 40%.

Fine is the youngest and freshest expression in the Berneroy range, made from calvados aged two to three years. Berneroy traces its roots to 1944, when it began as part of the Camus family of spirit houses, and since 2019 the Norwegian Soerlie family has run the distillery as an independent calvados house in the Pays d'Auge. Fine is built to show the apple in its most direct form, before the weight of long cask ageing takes over.

Tasting notes

Nose

Crisp, green apple with a hint of pear and soft floral notes underneath.

Palate

Crunchy and direct, with freshly picked apple and a mild sweetness, unburdened by heavy oak.

Finish

Short to medium, with apple as the clear final impression.

Specifications

Name: Berneroy Fine
Distillery: Berneroy
Region/Country: Pays d'Auge, Normandy, France
Type: French Calvados
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: French oak casks
EAN no.: 3760304590146
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature or as the base of a Calvados Sour.

Flavour profile

Fresh · Fruity · Light · Apple-Forward

Did you know?

Berneroy was originally created in 1944 as part of Calvados Camus' family of brands, before being sold in 2019 to the Norwegian Soerlie family, who now run it as an independent house in Normandy.

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Frequently asked questions about Berneroy Fine

What does Berneroy Fine taste like?

It tastes crisp and fresh, with green apple, a mild sweetness and a short, clean finish. It is the lightest and most direct calvados in the Berneroy range.

How old is Berneroy Fine?

It is made from calvados aged two to three years in French oak casks, giving it its fresh, youthful character.

Can Berneroy Fine be used in cocktails?

Yes, its fresh apple character and moderate ageing make it well suited as a base for cocktails such as a Calvados Sour or mixed with apple juice and citrus.

How does Fine differ from Berneroy's VSOP and XO?

Fine is the youngest and freshest expression, while VSOP and XO are aged longer and carry a heavier, more complex character with more vanilla and oak.

How is Berneroy Fine best served?

It works well at room temperature in a small glass, but also makes a great base for a light cocktail.