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Château du Breuil - 15 yrs
Size
70 cl
Price
€76.80 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
This blend of Calvados aged 15 years and over. In reality, it contains percentages of older Calvados which gives it all its nobility. It leaves a subtle taste of apple in the mouth, gradually giving way to the refined combinations of old Calvados tannins. Voluptuous, powerful and rich, for lovers of great alcohols. Leading product in our range, it alone represents what a high quality old Calvados can be: A perfect harmony between apple and wood, with multiple underlying aromas. The Calvados of all pleasant moments.
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Provenance
- Type
- Calvados
- Producer
- Château du Breuil
- Country
- France
Technical
- Vintage
- Grapes
- ABV
- 41%
- Size
- 70cl
- Ageing
- Serving
- 18° - 20° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this calvados
Château du Breuil is a renowned producer of Calvados, a type of apple brandy that originates from the Normandy region of France. With a rich history dating back to the 16th century, the Château has evolved into a distillery that produces some of the finest Calvados in the world. The production process involves the careful selection of apples, fermentation, distillation, and aging, all of which contribute to the Calvados' distinctive amber color and complex flavor profile.
Château du Breuil produces a range of Calvados, including VSOP, XO, and Hors d'Age. The 15-year-old Calvados is a particularly special expression, with a rich and complex flavor profile that is the result of its extended aging period. This Calvados is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks, and pairs well with cheese, chocolate, and other desserts.
Overall, Château du Breuil is a producer that is steeped in history and tradition, and their Calvados is a testament to the skill and expertise of their distillers. Whether you are a seasoned Calvados connoisseur or a newcomer to the world of apple brandy, Château du Breuil is a producer that is sure to impress.
The Breuil Reserve
The Breuil Reserve is a stirred cocktail made with Château du Breuil - 15 yrs, served in a coupe.
- Method
- Stirred
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- Cubes
- Garnish
- Expressed lemon twist
Ingredients
- 60 ml Château du Breuil - 15 yrs Calvados
- 20 ml Cognac VSOP
- 15 ml Crème de Cassis
- 10 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 5 ml Honey Syrup (1:1 ratio)
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Ice
Method
- Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the Calvados, Cognac, Crème de Cassis, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup, and Angostura bitters.
- Stir continuously for 12-15 seconds until the mixture is properly chilled and diluted.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
Serve
Serve in a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a single expressed lemon twist positioned over the surface of the drink, then placed on the rim. Optional: add a single luxury ice sphere if serving in a rocks glass alternative.
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