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Calvados 1964 Christian Drouin
£295.00
Detailed characteristics
- Level: 1 into-neck
- Label: 1 slightly marked label
- Origin: Private individual
- Type of cellar: Air-conditioned underground cellar
- Recoverable VAT: No
- Original Wooden Case: No
- French customs seal: no
- Alcohol percentage: 40 %
- Country/Region: Normandy
- Appellation/Wine: Calvados
- Vintage: 1964
- Colour: Brown
- Service temperature: 8°
- Viticulture: Conventional
- Intensity: Full-bodied
- Dominant aroma: Fruity
- Tasting occasion: Meditation wine
The manufacturing secrets of this Norman brandy have been passed down from generation to generation since the 16th century. Made from more than 200 varieties of apples but also pears, harvested by hand then pressed and fermented, Calvados is in fact distilled from cider. There are several distillation processes according to the AOC, but AOC Calvados is produced exclusively by simple distillation, in a column still which produces a 72% eau de vie.
This is then aged for at least two years in oak barrels, developing over time a beautiful amber colour and complex aromas of caramelised apple and exotic honeyed flavors. With a silky texture and good acidity, Calvados can be enjoyed chilled or as an accompaniment to chocolate or fruit desserts.
3 Bottles Savennières - Clos de la Coulée de Serrant - Nicolas Joly (Blanc) 2008/9
£270.00
Detailed Characteristics
- Quantity: 3 bottles
- Level: 3 into-neck
- Label: 3 slightly marked labels
- Origin: private individual
- Alcohol percentage: 15.50 %
- Country/Region: Loire
- Appellation/Wine: Savennières
- Producer/Owner: Vignobles De La Coulée De Serrant – Nicolas Joly
- Vintage: 2008 / 2009
- Colour: white
- Service temperature: 11°
- Viticulture: Organic
- Intensity: Rich
- Dominant aroma: Yellow fruit
- Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
- Grape variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
- Cellarage: It will develop with age over 10 years or more
The Clos de la Coulée de Serrant is a singular appellation, located in the heart of the Savennières appellation, enjoying a climate not dissimilar to that of Burgundy. Savennières: Coulée de Serrant is a wonderfully complex, dry white wine commonly regarded as the ‘nec plus ultra’ of the appellation.
Warming vanilla aromas and flavours of nuts and honey slowly unfurl on the palate and develop with ageing. A sophisticated, contemplative wine that merits wider recognition. Fresh and aromatic with excellent substance and a long finish, an exceptional wine. Certified organic.
Double Magnum 3L Domain Henri Milan Le Grand Blanc MMVII 2007
£175.00
Detailed Characteristics
- Quantity: 1 bottle
- Level: 1 into-neck
- Label: 1 slightly marked label
- Origin: private individual
- Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
- Country/Region: France / Provence
- Appellation/Wine: Le Grand Blanc
- Producer/Owner: Domaine Henri Milan
- Vintage: 2007
- Colour: white
- Service temperature: 11°
- Viticulture: Organic and biodynamic
- Intensity: Rich
- Dominant aroma: Fruity
- Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
- Grape variety: Grenache Blanc, Rolle, Roussane, Chardonnay, Muscat Petit Grains
Located in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – a small town famous for having been depicted by painter Vincent Van Gogh – Domaine Milan was created in 1956 by Robert Milan and later taken over by Henri, his son, in 1986.
Fermentation without sulphates in cement vats with its native yeasts present naturally on the skin of the grapes and in the cellar. Tasting: Wine of great freshness. Fragrances of fennel and notes of garrigue dominate on the nose and on the palate, with a long, stony finish that affirms its minerality. Certified organic.