Christian Drouin Millésime 1964/2007 Calvados A.O.C (70cl, 40%)

This Calvados from Christian Drouin was distilled in 1964, aged for 43 years and bottled in 2007. It carries the Calvados Contrôlée appellation and comes from Normandy. Its character combines ripe apple fruit with restrained wood influence, with floral notes, vanilla and oak spice alongside the fruit; the finish brings roasted nuts and caramelised fruit. It is bottled at 40% in a 70cl bottle and comes in a wooden box. On the nose, ripe apples meet fresh blossom and a fine woody note. The palate combines apple fruit and delicate vanilla with gentle oak spice. The finish is long and silky, with roasted nuts and caramelised fruit lingering.