Calvados and Eau de Vie Flashcards

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What are the 3 appellations of Calvados?

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Calvados AOC
Calvados Pays D’Auge AOC
Calvados Domfrontais AOC

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How is Calvados Domfrontais produced?

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  • Produced from apple with a minimum 30% pear
  • Apple orchards must contain a minimum 70% bitter (phenolic) varieties and a ,max 15% acidic varieties
  • Minimum 3 years ageing in cask
  • Must be distilled in a continuous still
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3
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In which region is Calvados produced?

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The Normandy region of northern France

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How is Calvados traditionally made?

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Calvados is traditionally distilled twice in a copper pot still and aged for a minimum of two years in oak casks

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Outline the main requirements for Calvados Pays d’Auge

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  • Produced from Apples with a maximum 30% Pear
  • Apple orchards must contain a minimum 70% bitter (phenolic) varieties and a ,max 15% acidic varieties
  • Must be distilled twice in a pot still
  • Must be aged in oak cask for min 2 years
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What are the soils in Domfrontais?

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Granite

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What are the soils in Pays d’Auge?

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more clay and less stone

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