AdrienCamutCalvadosduPaysd’Auge18ansd’Age,Normandie,France

<ul><li>Calvados produced by seventh-generation distillers Jean-Michel, Emmanuel, and Jean-Gabriel Camut in the Pays d’Auge region of Normandy, France, at Domaine de Semainville</li><li>Distilled from 100% apples grown in orchards planted in the <em>hautes-tiges</em> style; many of the apples are heritage varieties</li><li>Cider is fermented in wood for 10–11 months</li><li>Twice distilled on copper pot stills fueled by wood</li><li>Aged a minimum of 18 years</li><li>Reduced with rainwater and aged in large vats and tonneaux made primarily of Limousin oak and filled no higher than 75% full to promote oxidation; no new wood is used</li><li>Aromas of spiced apple bread, orange zest, and Earl Grey tea with milk lead to an initially creamy palate that sharply dives into lemon oil with a hint of sloe berry. A dry finish lingers with just a whisper of brioche French toast.</li><li>41% ABV</li></ul>