Christian Drouin · France
Christian Drouin Pomme Prisonniere 40% 1L
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| Category | Calvados : Pays d'Auge |
|---|---|
| Region | Coudray-Rabut |
| Country | France |
| Producer | Christian Drouin |
| Established | 1960 |
| ABV | 40% |
| Size | 1000ml |
Tasting note
A curious Norman tradition, decades in the making. Each spring, the Alleaume family hangs thousands of empty glass carafes in their apple orchards near Gonneville-sur-Honfleur. Over the summer, a tiny apple grows inside each one. Timing is everything, as the fruit must be introduced at precisely the right moment to fit through the carafe's narrow neck.
By September, the carafes are harvested, cleaned, and filled with Calvados Pays d'Auge by the Drouin family. As the apple macerates in the spirit, its fresh fruit character melds beautifully with the Calvados, resulting in one of the most vibrantly fruity expressions of Calvados you'll find.
It's a delicate process. Even after 30+ years, only 40% of carafes hung yield a bottle fit for sale. But as founder Christian Drouin says: "Our first year, the success rate was just 5%. It wasn't zero, so we decided to persevere."
To enjoy: simply top up with more Calvados Christian Drouin Pays d'Auge before serving, keeping the apple glossy and preserved indefinitely.
Delivery information
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