La Calvados de Christian Drouin Selection French Calvados 70 cl 40%

Not all of Christian Drouin's calvados comes from the Pays d'Auge. Sélection is the house's detour to Domfront, where pears join the apples, and the result is as fresh as it is different.

Expert description

La Calvados de Christian Drouin Selection is a French Calvados column distilled from apples and pears from the Domfront area and bottled at 40%.

Sélection is the youngest and lightest expression in Christian Drouin's range, and differs from the house's other calvados by being a Calvados AOC rather than a Calvados Pays d'Auge. It is made from both apples and pears from Domfront and distilled in a single pass through a column still, giving a lighter, more direct fruit style than the house's double-distilled Pays d'Auge calvados. It is built as a light, versatile expression that also works well in cocktails.

Tasting notes

Nose

Freshly cut apple with a hint of lemon and steel.

Palate

Light and lively, with clear apple and pear character.

Finish

Short, with apple seeds and a hint of crushed peppercorn.

Specifications

Name: La Calvados de Christian Drouin Selection
Distillery: Christian Drouin
Region/Country: Domfront, Normandy, France
Type: French Calvados
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
Distillation method: Single distilled in a column still
EAN no.: 3297364070016
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature or as a cocktail base.

Flavour profile

Fresh · Light · Pear-Forward · Spiced

Did you know?

Although Christian Drouin is best known for its Pays d'Auge calvados, the house also makes an expression from the Domfront region, where pears join the apples in the eau-de-vie – a completely different approach from its core range.

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Frequently asked questions about La Calvados de Christian Drouin Selection

What does Christian Drouin Selection taste like?

It tastes light and lively, with freshly cut apple and pear, finishing short with apple seeds and crushed peppercorn.

What is the difference between Selection and Drouin's other calvados?

Selection is a Calvados AOC from Domfront made with apples and pears and single distilled, while the house's other expressions are Calvados Pays d'Auge made purely from apples and double distilled.

Can Christian Drouin Selection be used in cocktails?

Yes, its light, fresh style makes it a natural choice as a cocktail base or mixed with citrus and apple juice.

How is Christian Drouin Selection best served?

It is best enjoyed at room temperature or over ice in a light cocktail.

Does Christian Drouin Selection make a good gift?

Yes, it offers an interesting introduction to the Domfront style for someone already familiar with Drouin's classic Pays d'Auge calvados.