Chateau du Breuil Fut No 97 13 Year Old Calvados Pays d’ Auge

The Château du Breuil Fut No. 97 13 Year Old Calvados Pays d’Auge is a single cask expression that offers a rare and focused glimpse into the distillery’s aging program. Matured for over 13 years in Barrel No. 97, this Calvados showcases the elegance and complexity that comes from long aging in French oak, combined with the purity of Pays d’Auge cider apples.

Tasting Notes (Cask No. 97)

Appearance: Intense amber gold, with copper reflections—indicative of deep oak integration and natural apple concentration.

Nose: Complex and refined, opening with ripe apple, dried fruit, and almond skin. Secondary aromas of leather, black pepper, and tobacco leaf emerge with aeration.A subtle touch of oak spice, nutmeg, and dried citrus peel adds depth.

Palate: Powerful yet balanced, with flavors of baked apple, caramel, and spiced nuts.The single cask character brings clarity and structure, with a backbone of leather, clove, and earthy dryness. A hint of muscat, walnut, and dark chocolate rounds out the mid-palate.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering notes of nutmeg, tobacco, and rancio-like nuttiness. Fades slowly, leaving behind a whisper of dried herbs and oak resin.

Production Details

Bottled at 52.2% vol, offering a bold and concentrated profile.

Distilled from cider made exclusively with apples from the Pays d’Auge AOC, double-distilled in copper pot stills. Limited release—only 3,450 bottles drawn from this single cask. Crafted by Château du Breuil, a historic estate in Normandy known for its long-aged Calvados and meticulous barrel selection