La Calvados Pays d'Auge de Christian Drouin Hors d'Age French Calvados 70 cl 40%

Hors d'Age literally means "beyond age" – and at Christian Drouin it is not just a name. No eau-de-vie under fifteen years old goes into this bottle.

Expert description

La Calvados Pays d'Auge de Christian Drouin Hors d'Age is a French Calvados blended from eaux-de-vie aged over fifteen years, bottled at 40%.

Hors d'Age is the oldest standard expression from Christian Drouin and represents the house's most demanding blend, where every component has rested at least fifteen years in oak casks in the cellars at Coudray-Rabut. The long ageing gives a depth and maturity that sets it clearly apart from the house's younger VSOP and XO.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried fruit, walnut and a deep, spiced oak note.

Palate

Rich and full, with apple compote, caramel and a warm spiced profile.

Finish

Very long, with dried fruit and oak lingering well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: La Calvados Pays d'Auge de Christian Drouin Hors d'Age
Distillery: Christian Drouin
Region/Country: Pays d'Auge, Normandy, France
Type: French Calvados
Age: Over 15 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oak casks
EAN no.: 8625184522623
Serving suggestion: Best enjoyed at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass, on its own as a digestif.

Flavour profile

Deep · Dried Fruit · Spiced · Full

Did you know?

The oldest eaux-de-vie in Christian Drouin's cellars date back to the founder's first years as a distiller in the 1960s, laid down long before anyone knew it would one day become a Hors d'Age release.

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Frequently asked questions about La Calvados Pays d'Auge de Christian Drouin Hors d'Age

What does Christian Drouin Hors d'Age taste like?

It tastes rich and full, with dried fruit, walnut and caramel, finishing very long with spiced oak.

How old is Christian Drouin Hors d'Age?

All eaux-de-vie in the blend are aged over fifteen years in oak casks.

Is Christian Drouin Hors d'Age worth it?

Yes, the long ageing and the respected name make it one of the more serious calvados from the Pays d'Auge compared to similarly aged expressions.

What is the difference between Hors d'Age and XO?

Hors d'Age consists entirely of eaux-de-vie over fifteen years, while XO has a younger core around eight years enriched with older stocks.

How is this calvados best served?

It is best enjoyed on its own, at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass, to close a fine meal.