Calvados

Question 1

Calvados AOC Encépagement?

Answer 1

Calvados may be produced from apple (cidre) and/or pear (poiré)

Apple Orchards must contain a min. 70% bitter (phenolic) varieties and a max. 15% acidic varieties

Question 2

Calvados AOC Aging Requirements:

Answer 2

Prior to release, Calvados must be aged in oak casks (max. 20 hl) for a min. 2 years (from July 1 following the distillation)

Question 3

Calvados AOC Age Indications?

Answer 3

Fine / Trois Étoiles / Trois Pommes / VS: min. 2 years old

Vieux / Réserve: min. 3 years old
VO / VSOP / Vieille Réserve: min. 4 years old

Hors d’Age / XO / Très Vieille Réserve / Très Vieux / Extra / Napoléon: min. 6 years old

Other Indications:
“Production Fermière” (Produit Fermier): The Calvados was produced on the same estate where the fruit was harvested and fermented