This producer has been dedicated to cider and Calvados production for three generations. Marquis de Saint-Loup Calvados AOC is distilled in a column still giving the Calvados a very fruity and straightforward style. Their Calvados AOC Pays d’Auge, on the other hand, is distilled in a copper pot still which creates a mellow and full-bodied Calvados. Marquis de Saint-Loup cidre is an IGP Cidre de Normandie (indication géographique protégée). To receive the IGP designation, all apples used to make Marquis de Saint-Loup cidre must be an approved variety and must come from a specially certified geographic area.

About the Calvados

This Marquis de Saint-Loup Calvados AOC Pays d’Auge Vieille Réserve is produced in the heart of the Pays d’Auge appellation, on a 17th-century estate near the village of Saint Pierre.

The Vieille Réserve is composed of several AOC Pays d’Auge Calvados expressions, all aged for at least four years in former wine casks. The result is a perfectly balanced spirit, offering complexity and flavour, with a surprising floral and fruity bouquet enhanced by double distillation.

Tasting notes

The aroma is subtle yet rich, featuring sweet cider, baked apples, gingerbread, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon, followed by a lingering finish of almond, beeswax, and honey.

Food pairing

Serve in a small brandy glass, either before a meal or as a digestif.