Coeur De Lion Calvados AOC Selection

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Cognac
Producer:
 
Coeur De Lion
Label Name:
 
Calvados AOC Selection
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Calvados AOC (Domfront), Normandy
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
40%
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
similar Cœur de Lion / Christian Drouin vintage Calvados have received medals (Concours Agricole, IWSC) and high scores for older vintages

Tasting Note
Pale golden apple brandy with cooked apple and ripe pear, cinnamon and nutmeg spices, silky mouthfeel, fruity core and a pleasantly long, warm finish.

Food Pairing
Western: apple tart, roasted pork, Normandy cheeses (Camembert, Pont-l'Évêque), foie gras. Asian: Peking duck, caramelized pork belly, sweet-savory Chinese-style pork, fruit-based desserts.

Production Method
Single (one-step) slow distillation of apple cider and ripe pear juice in Domfront style, lightly rested in oak casks to integrate fruit and spice.

Vineyard Info
Produced under the Cœur de Lion / Christian Drouin houses in Normandy’s Domfront area; linked to the Drouin family, specialists in Calvados and pomme spirits since mid-20th century.