Coquerel Calvados VSOP Les Grands Calvados, France

This VSOP blend was conceived by René Gilbert, the founder of Domaine du Coquerel, with the vision of creating a perfect harmony between the freshness of the apple and the gentle spice brought by small French oak casks. Produced since 1937 near Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy, it is a blend of eaux-de-vie aged for a minimum of four years, drawn from over 40 varieties of Norman apples naturally fermented for at least 21 days and distilled in traditional copper stills.

Amber gold with mahogany glints, it opens on complex aromas of baked apple, gingerbread and warm spice, evolving towards vanilla and light wood. The palate is smooth and well-structured, with notes of candied fruit and gentle spice leading to a long, indulgent finish of dried fruits. Wonderful neat, over ice, or with ginger beer.

ABV: 40%
Origin: Normandy, France