The Toutain calvados are obtained after distillation of naturally fermented ciders which are then aged in French oak casks. Based in the AOC Calvados Pays d’Auge geographical area, all of their products are made within strict standards and traditional techniques.
Very fruity and complex; apple aromas with hints of vanilla and citrus. Aged in oak barrels for 3 years. The cider is distilled once to an abv of between 68% and 72%. Fresh with a strong palate, full of taste. A lingering flavour of cooked apples.
| Aroma | Very fruity and complex; apple aromas with hints of vanilla and citrus. |
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| Ageing | Aged in oak barrels for 3 years. |
| Distillation | The cider is distilled once to an abv of between 68% and 72%. |
| Flavour | Fresh with a strong palate, full of taste. A lingering flavour of cooked apples. |
| Grape Variety | Not a grape but Cidre made from apples and perry pear. The bitter/sweet apples are mainly picked and crushed in a membrane press to get the flavour from the skins. There are several varieties including Saint Martin, Noel des Champs, Mettais and Doux Normandie. The apples are small with high aromatic intensity. |
| Country | France |
| Region | Calvados |
| ABV | 40% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Type / Colour | Calvados |
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