CALVADOS

Calvados is an iconic French brandy from Normandy, made from apple and sometimes pear ciders according to a strict appellation of controlled origin (AOC). Distilled in a pot still (double distillation) or in a continuous column depending on the appellation, it reflects all the Norman know-how and the richness of a unique terroir. Aged in oak barrels, Calvados develops delicate aromas of cooked apples, pears, vanilla, and sweet spices, evolving into woody and complex notes over the years. The different categories—Fine, VSOP, and XO—indicate the maturation time, while vintages offer the expression of a single harvest and long aging. Appreciated as a digestif for its roundness and fruity freshness, it also lends itself to refined gastronomic pairings and is used in the composition of classic or contemporary cocktails. Historic houses like Boulard, Dupont, and Christian Drouin, as well as numerous artisanal producers, perpetuate ancestral know-how passed down from generation to generation. A symbol of elegance and tradition, Calvados embodies the perfect alliance of fruit, terroir, and time. Discover our selection of Calvados, from the great houses to artisanal distilleries, and savor all the richness of this authentic and emblematic Normandy brandy.