Chateau de Breuil Calvados Pays D'Auge Fine - 70CL
Nestled in the heart of Normandy, the stunning terroir of the Chateau de Breuil estate serves as bountiful backdrop for this most esteemed of Calvados producers. With a mild, humid climate and clay soil, conditions here are perfect for the all important cider apples that are grown here. Like apples and like spirits? It has to be Calvados, it has to be Chateau de Breuil.
Château du Breuil Calvados Pays d'Auge Fine is a youthful 40% ABV apple brandy offered in a 70CL bottle. It delivers vibrant fruit flavours from Normandy.
Tasting Notes
• Colour: Light gold.
• Nose: Fruity with prominent green apple and light menthol nuances.
• Palate: Fresh and fruity, offering a smooth and subtle profile.
• Finish: Clean, ending on a note reminiscent of linden-tree.
Serving and Cocktail Suggestions
• Sipping: Enjoy neat at room temperature to appreciate its regional character.
• Trou Normand: Drink a small shot halfway through a large meal to refresh the palate.
• Cocktails: Perfect for mixing into a classic Calvados Sour or simple long and short drinks.
• Culinary: Excellent for adding to pastry creams, flaming dishes, or incorporating into sauces.
Food Pairings
• Desserts: Apple pie, classic Tarte Tatin, and caramel-based pastries.
• Savory: Veal chops with apples in a rich cream sauce, or savoury rabbit stews.