CALVADOS - Christian Drouin - Le Calvados Domfrontais - 40%
The Christian Drouin House is an essential reference for artisanal Calvados in Normandy, located in the heart of the Pays d’Auge, a region emblematic for the production of high-end spirits. Founded in 1960 by Christian Drouin Sr. at Fiefs Saint-Anne near Honfleur, the estate is dedicated to the cultivation of cider apple trees on an exceptional terroir. Passionate about Norman traditions, Christian Drouin embarked on Calvados distillation with the help of Pierre Pivet, a famous distiller. For twenty years, they patiently aged their eaux-de-vie in the family cellars, thus refining their expertise.
In 1969, Christian Drouin Jr. joined the venture, bringing an innovative vision to the company. The estate's reputation grew, and commercial distribution truly began in 1979, allowing their Calvados to be showcased in the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in France and internationally. With the expansion of the activity, the family moved production in 1991 to another farm near Pont-l’Évêque, continuing the pursuit of excellence with traditional methods.
In 2004, Guillaume Drouin, an agricultural engineer and oenologist, embodied the third generation and focused on developing the export of the house’s spirits. From 2013, he took over management, ensuring the continuity of artisanal production, rewarded by numerous international distinctions. Clos des Spiritueux is proud to offer you these exceptional products from this emblematic family.
The Calvados Domfrontais signed Christian Drouin is the result of a subtle blend of Calvados aged 3 to 5 years in small oak barrels, giving roundness and aromatic finesse to the final product. Its authenticity lies in the use of a high percentage of perry pears (about 60% of the blend with apples), from century-old trees in the Domfront region. Distillation is carried out in a column still, revealing a Calvados with a bright freshness, gourmand, elegant, and remarkably fruity. Discover on Clos des Spiritueux this exceptional Calvados, a symbol of Norman heritage and ideal to enrich your collection of great French spirits.
