Boulard Grand Solage French Calvados 70 cl 40%

Since 1825, the Boulard family has blended calvados from as many as 120 different apple varieties, sourced from 500 different orchards around Coquainvilliers. Grand Solage is the house's best-selling expression – a secret composition only the cellar master fully knows.

Expert description

Boulard Grand Solage is a French Calvados Pays d'Auge blended from eaux-de-vie aged two to five years and bottled at 40%.

Grand Solage is the world's best-selling calvados and the signature expression of Boulard, which has distilled in the Pays d'Auge since 1825. The cellar master blends calvados of different ages and character in secret proportions, so the result carries both fresh fruit and the golden depth that only comes from cask ageing. Boulard draws on up to 120 different apple varieties across 500 orchards.

Tasting notes

Nose

Golden apple, vanilla and lightly toasted oak.

Palate

Round and balanced, with ripe fruit and a soft vanilla sweetness.

Finish

Warm and persistent, with apple and oak lingering together.

Specifications

Name: Boulard Grand Solage
Distillery: Boulard
Region/Country: Coquainvilliers, Pays d'Auge, Normandy, France
Type: French Calvados Pays d'Auge
Age: 2-5 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
EAN no.: 3152900001155
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature or as the base of classic calvados cocktails.

Flavour profile

Golden · Round · Vanilla · Balanced

Did you know?

Boulard is considered the world's best-selling calvados house, and Grand Solage is the expression that has made the brand known far beyond France's borders since 1825.

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Frequently asked questions about Boulard Grand Solage

What does Boulard Grand Solage taste like?

It tastes round and balanced, with golden apple and vanilla, finishing warm and persistent with lightly toasted oak.

How old is Boulard Grand Solage?

It is blended from eaux-de-vie aged between two and five years, combined in secret proportions by the cellar master.

What makes Boulard distinctive as a calvados house?

Boulard is the world's best-selling calvados and uses up to 120 different apple varieties across 500 orchards, in production that has run since 1825.

Can Boulard Grand Solage be used in cocktails?

Yes, its balanced, approachable profile makes it a natural base for classic calvados cocktails.

Does Boulard Grand Solage make a good gift?

Yes, the well-known name and rounded flavour make it a safe choice as a gift, even for someone new to calvados.