Roger Groult Calvados Pays D’Auge 3 Year Review
Distilled in Saint-Cyr-du-Ronceray, Normandy, France
Imported by PM Spirits
The Groult family has been producing Calvados since 1860
Accolades:
World’s Best Calvados at World Drinks Awards
Gold Medal at Concours Agricole
Appellation: Calvados Pays D’Auge
Distilled from 100% cider apples
Groult naturally ferments the cider for several months until the ABV is 5-7%
Double pot still distillation over wood fire
The stills are over 100 years old
First distillation is about 60 proof
Second distillation is about 140 proof
Age: at least 3 years
Aged & blended in Limousin oak casks
Groult blends with the perpetual method (solera) with the youngest vintage being 3 years old
Non-chill filtered
Proof: 80
Nose 👃: Apple. Honey. Caramel. Brown sugar. Vanilla. Pie crust.
Palate 👅: Crisp apple. Baking spices. Caramel. Vanilla frosting. Floral. Oily mouthfeel.
Finish 🏁: Mint. Brown sugar. Baking spices. Caramel. Dry. Very long in length.
I love grape-based brandy, but apple is my preferred… and Calvados hits the spot. This particular bottle is quite good to sip neat… as I typically judge all spirits. The price seems to roam from $46-$65… making it an excellent bump for your favorite cocktail. I’ll happily drink this neat, but will also enjoy in an occasional mixed drink.
