Château du Breuil is one of the most respected calvados producers in France's Pays d'Auge region, and this 8 Year Old expression — the Réserve du Château — beautifully illustrates why. Distilled from cider apples and aged for eight years in French oak casks, it captures the essence of Normandy's apple orchards in a spirit of elegance and complexity.
The nose opens with candied apple, vanilla, honey, and a subtle nutty undertone, joined by lemon zest and apple blossom. On the palate, warm baked apple and toasted oak are beautifully integrated, with the richness of the fruit shining through alongside gentle spice. The finish is long and satisfying, evolving into fresh nut and lingering orchard fruit.
A Silver Medal winner at both the International Wine & Spirit Competition in London and the General Agricultural Competition in Paris, this is a superb introduction to premium calvados — equally rewarding neat, over ice, or as the base for a classic Normandy cocktail.