Manoir De Montreuil Calvados Reserve 750ml
- SKU: Liqueur579
- UPC: 618119940522
Description
Manoir de Montreuil Calvados Reserve 750ml
Classic. Orchard-driven. A Pays d'Auge Calvados with refined maturity.
The Manoir de Montreuil Calvados Reserve captures Normandy's apple orchard heritage with a balanced, expressive profile. Double-distilled in copper alembic stills and matured in seasoned French oak, this Reserve bottling blends multiple vintages to deliver fresh apple brightness, gentle oak, and a warm, spiced finish - ideal as a digestif or an elevated cocktail ingredient.
- Producer: Manoir de Montreuil
- Region: Pays d'Auge, Normandy, France
- Type: Calvados (Apple Brandy)
- Volume: 750ml
- ABV: 42% (84 Proof)
- Aging: Blend of vintages aged in well-seasoned French oak (typically 6-9 years)
- Style: Fresh orchard fruit, vanilla, baking spice, light oak influence
Tasting Notes
Nose: Crisp green apple, baked apple tart, pear, and a hint of honeyed vanilla.
Palate: Rounded orchard fruit, caramelized apple, toasted nuts, and warm baking spice.
Finish: Smooth, lingering with gentle oak, cinnamon, and a touch of citrus peel.
Why You'll Love It
- Elegant Pays d'Auge style that balances freshness with oak-aged complexity
- Versatile: excellent neat as a digestif or used in cocktails that call for apple brandy
- Approachable age and flavor profile for both newcomers and seasoned spirit enthusiasts
Serving & Pairing
- Serve: Neat at room temperature or slightly warmed in a tulip glass
- Cocktails: Substitute for brandy in a Sidecar or use in an elevated Old Fashioned
- Food: Pair with apple tart, creme brulee, aged Comte, or charcuterie
Cellaring
- Ready to enjoy: Now
- Short-term aging: Stable in bottle for many years when stored upright, cool, and dark
Manoir de Montreuil Calvados Reserve is a stylish, approachable Calvados that highlights Normandy's apple character with refined oak and spice - perfect for sipping or mixing.
PAIR IT WITH
How To Serve
- Temperature Matters: Serve whiskey and bourbon at room temperature, vodka chilled, and tequila slightly cool to preserve aroma and balance.
- Choose the Right Glass: Use a rocks glass for whiskey, a flute or coupe for sparkling spirits, and a tulip or snifter for aged liquors.
- Don’t Rush the Pour: Allow spirits to breathe for a few moments before tasting — it softens alcohol notes and opens complex flavors.
- Savor with Intention: Sip slowly, appreciate aroma before taste, and pair thoughtfully with food or fine company.