Calvados Chateau du Breuil 8 YO 70 cl

Description

Château du Breuil Réserve du Château 8 Years – Aged Pays d’Auge Calvados

Château du Breuil Réserve du Château is a mature Calvados from the Pays d’Auge appellation in Normandy. Produced from cider and perry, the spirit is double-distilled before spending at least eight years ageing in oak casks. This extended maturation allows the eau-de-vie to develop a more layered character, combining the original fruit profile with notes formed during its time in wood.

Candied apple leads the nose, accompanied by vanilla and followed by hints of honey and walnut. On the palate, the texture is smooth and rounded. Fruit and oak are well balanced, while the finish remains persistent, with fresh walnut notes adding a distinctive final impression.

Bottled at 40% ABV in a 70 cl format, this Calvados is particularly suited to neat tasting after a meal. Allowing it a little time in the glass can help reveal its evolving aromas. It also pairs naturally with apple-based desserts such as French apple tart, as well as dishes featuring dried fruit. Selected mature cheeses can provide another interesting pairing.

The Réserve du Château 8 Years is a useful introduction to aged Calvados for drinkers who want more complexity than a young, fruit-forward spirit, while retaining a clear connection to apple. Its combination of candied fruit, vanilla, oak and walnut makes it a considered choice for a quiet after-dinner tasting or a shared occasion.