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| COEUR DE LION SÉLECTION CALVADOS AC France |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
CHRISTIAN DROUIN |
| Light gold colour. Intense, spicy, ripe, apple-puree notes. Dry, slightly spicy, harmonious, medium bodied, well structured, ripe, bruised apple puree flavours with a lingering crisp finish. Not from the Pays d’Auge, but the Domfront region. A tasty, fruity, well priced example. |
CSPC |
254128 |
| Type |
Spirit - Eau-de-Vie |
| Agent |
Vin Glo |
| Country |
France |
| Region |
 |
| Rating |
***(90 points)
Spicy, Dried Ripe Apple Puree |
| LCBO Note |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy |
| On the Coeur de Lion estate, Christian Drouin Jr. has planted a new orchard in order to preserve the leading varieties of apple from the Auge region, including some that are specific to the Pont-l’Évêque area. Pressed when fully ripe, once only so as to yield nothing but pure juice, and fermented in large oak barrels, these apples produce a rich fruity cider for distillation. This spirit is very good as an after-dinner digestif. Plus, try this sauce: a splash of Calvados with cream and mild soya sauce; heat gently and use as a sauce for roast beef. |
Price |
$ 37.95 |
| Bottle Size |
700 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - December 10, 2011 |
| Cases bought |
150 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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