Distiller Notes
Coquerel VSOP is Calvados known for its fruity and floral aromas resulting from a blend of Calvados aged of a minimum of four years. Slightly ambered tints with mahogany glints. A complex nose opening on a candied fruits and gingerbread notes evolving towards wood and vanilla scents. Smooth and structured with fruit accents, with a beautiful side note of soft spices.
To be served pure or with ice or as a long drink with tonic or as a premium cocktail base.
Calvados is a department (county) in Normandy in northern France that is famous for its Brandies—also called Calvados—which are created by distilling cider made from locally fermented pears and apples. The Calvados orchards and brewers date back as far as the 8th century; distilling came about in the 16th century. Categorized by both age and geography, Calvados production methods differ among the three sub-appellations: AOC Calvados, AOC Domfontais and AOC Calvados Pays d’Auge (highest quality). Generally, the longer a Calvados ages in barrel, the more it resembles Cognac and other fine Brandies in clarity and depth of flavor, approachability and complexity.