Calvados & Cider Flashcards
What are the 3 AOC of Calvados?
- Calvados AOC
- Calvados Domfrontais AOC
- Calvados Pays d’Auge AOC
How is Calvados distilled and aged?
- 2x in a copper pot still
- Aged min 2 years in oak casks
What is the premier region of production?
Calvados Pays d’Auge
What is the newest region of production?
Calvados Domfrontais
What are the % for perry (pear cider) in the various Calvados appellations?
- **Max* 30% - Pays d’Auge
- Min* 30% - Domfrontais**
How is Calvados Domfrontais produced?
By continuous still
How old is Vieux or Réserve Calvados?
3 years
How old is Vieille Réserve, VO, or VSOP Calvados?
4 years
How old is XO / Hors d’Age / Extra / Napoléon Calvados?
6 years
How are young Calvados (less than 3 years) labeled?
Fine Calvados
May cidre produced in Pays d’Auge AOC contain any pears?
No, it must be 100% apples
What is the AOC for cidre in Brittany?
Cornouaille AOC
What is cidre bouché?
Cider bottled under champagne-style cork
What is the min pressure for Pays d’Auge cidre?
3 atmospheres
What is the mandatory encépagement/assemblage for Pays d’Auge cidre?
- >70% bitter varieties, max 15% acidic varieties
- No one apple may make up more than 60% of the final blend