Adrien Camut 6 Ans d’Age Calvados Pays d’Auge Calvados Review: Another deep and rich expression, plenty of oak wood but with an effervescent/mentholic nature, probably tannic/cask derived? balanced by plenty of rich fruits. 86/100
Michel Huard Vieux Calvados Calvados Review: A superb floral and almost smokey expression, smoked and toasted almonds abound within a rather complex expression. 85/100
Avallen Calvados Calvados Review: A very light and accessible Calvados from Avallen, refreshing and fruity, ideal! 82/100
Pere Francois VS Calvados Calvados Review: Young and straightforward, good base flavours and sweet enough to be pleasant with a touch of wood & spice. 70/100
Chauffe Coeur Reserve VSOP Calvados Calvados Review: Deliciously tart fruit and spicy oak wood, becomes chocolatey, a great aperitif as it is light in both body and palate. 86/100
Calvados Coquerel 4 Years Old Limited Edition Finished in Bourbon Barrels review: The perfect combination of apple pie and custard, simply delicious! 87/100
Le Clos d’Orval Hors d’Age 25 ans Calvados Review: Initially light and fruity, layers of complexity develop, slightly sour and tannic fruit tea. 90/100
Calvados Berneroy XO Review: Fruity and sweet with a creamy palate, quite gentle with the fruit balanced against oak wood tannin and spices. 84/100
Compared to the 1971 vintage, the extra few years of maturation and wood maturation differences have produced a much sweeter vintage, a little more estery and ripe fruit and a little less wood elements produce for me a Calvados that had beautiful balance. 94/100
A delicious expression that ranges from the cloying sweetness of mashed ripe banana in golden syrup to powdered woody spices and tannins, with the balance perhaps just on the darker woody side compared to the brighter fruits. 92/100
