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Certification:Calvados Pays d'Auge (Certified Designation of Origin)Ageing:Between 2 and 3 years in oak barrelsTasting:First smell: newly picked apples cooked in butter followed by refreshing hints of mint. After several minutes, frank apple aroma.Serving suggestion:Fruity alcohol particularly recommended to strong « eaux de vie » lovers.- Used as a basis for cocktails.- Used forculinary preparations requiring an aromatic power and a high content in alcohol (flambéing, sauces...)- Served as well at the end of a meal in a coffee cup.References:- Silver Medal Regional Competition Cambremer 2012Preservation:With optimal preservation conditions (constant cellar temperature), Calvados can be kept about 10 years.Distillation:The Calvados AOC Pays dAuge is obtained through a process of double distillation of cider in a traditional copper still called alambic à repasse (which translates as a double distillation still). First, the juice obtained by pressing the apples is completely fermented (12 months) in one-hundred-year-old oak barrels.Our still is heated by an innovative and unique process in Normandy: woodchips. Woodchips produced on the Estate serves as ecological combustible.The cider is heated once for the first distillation. These cooled and condensed alcohol vapors are between 30 and 35% proof.The second heater is to distill the petites eaux. Only the heart of the distillation is retained. Calvados obtained is 70% proof.

Primarily from Pinot Noirs, traditionally-made Rose de Saignee Brut has a deeper pink dress, nuanced by bubbly white foam. Nose expresses intense rasberry notes and red fruits bouquet. Aged minimum 3 years, the NV 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay has a generous palate of ripe red fruits, duplicating its nose with delicate tannin and sweet spice aromas. Minimal Chardonnay blend contributes to subtle freshness and charming length. Perfect Sping/Summer apero.

After the launch of Le Gin de Christian Douin in 2015, the only gin made from more than 30 varieties of cider apples and 7 herbs selected for their perfect combination of apple and juniper aromas, Guillaume Drouin has created a new blend dedicated to red fruits. Carmina is made with the same principles as the original version of Le Gin; each botanical or fruit is macerated and redistilled separately in order to optimise the extraction of aromas. The distillates are then blended before bottling. This time the bouquet is summery. It combines flowers and fruit with the use of raspberry, blackcurrant, elderflower, vanilla, lemon and orange in addition to juniper and cider apple varieties from Normandy.

He secret of Alexandrion lies in its “heart”, completed by the wine distillate left to mature in oak barrels and safeguarded in the ideal cellar conditions. The Master Blender’s thorough expertise ensures the “heart” is treasured during the blending process and preserves high-quality standards in every drop captivated in the bottle. The result is a smooth, well-balanced blend, made with aged wine distillate and complemented by a secret bouquet of natural extracts, reminiscent of delicate Mediterranean aromas. Alexandrion’s 7 stars refined taste is best enjoyed neat, on ice or warmed to redefine your senses. Food Pairing: Alexandrion 7 stars can perfectly complement any meal, set off flavours and set up a conversation on your palate. The rich smooth flavour can accompany a perfectly done piece of steak cutting through the heaviness of the meat and combine a long smooth finish to create a lavish combination. When choosing fish, try something like sardines or mackerel.

Chartreuse is an aromatic French liqueur flavoured with 130 herbs. Naturally green colour, it can be served cold or as a fragrant base to cocktails.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest Cognacs, Hennessy has a tradition of producing Cognacs of the highest quality. The VSOP from Hennessy is the epitome of balance and class and is a blend of 60 different eaux-de-vie aged up to 15 years. Every aspect of this Cognac is perfectly proportioned and demands to be drunk slowly, unadulterated and savoured.

Prosper Delord was a travelling distiller who upon discovering Armagnac fell in love with the spirit and decided to start Maison Delord in 1893. Today Jerome and Sylvain Delord, Propers great grandchildren continue the tradition with the same passion, knowledge and love that has been handed down through the generations.

Domain des Restanques in Provence has over a 1000 aromatic plants like sage, wormwood, lemon verbena, rosemary, angelica, balm, coriander, mint ... others like gentian, savory, thyme grow abuntly in countryside. Jean Boyer selects 24 plants and 12 spices to macerate individually before blending and distilling. The pastis is then bottled without filtration to keep optimum flavour and colour resulting in an intensely elegant drink.

Light and pleasantly fresh young Grande Champagne Cognac, with floral notes, vine blossom, lime tree, then some fruity notes, citrus peel. To enjoy at any time of the day, perfect for some cocktails and for cooking.

Certification:Calvados Pays d'Auge (Certified Designation of Origin)Ageing:Between 2 and 3 years in oak barrelsTasting:First smell: newly picked apples cooked in butter followed by refreshing hints of mint. After several minutes, frank apple aroma.Serving suggestion:Fruity alcohol particularly recommended to strong « eaux de vie » lovers.- Used as a basis for cocktails.- Used forculinary preparations requiring an aromatic power and a high content in alcohol (flambéing, sauces...)- Served as well at the end of a meal in a coffee cup.