Recent Awards: Silver Medal – Regional Competition, Cambremer, Normandy 2012

This Calvados VS follows the strict Calvados AOC Pays d’Auge guidelines that require double-distillations in a traditional copper pot still called an “alembic á repassé.”

Tastes of freshly picked apples sautéed in butter, with a hint of mint. Little complexity with a strong “eau de vie” taste. Perfect for craft cocktails or served over ice with tonic and a wheel of lime.

"Warm spices on the nose, with flavors of baked apple and a faint hint of mint on the tongue." Silver Medal - Bartender Spirits Awards, 2021

The fermented cidre that is used for making Calvados (called calvados cidre) is fermented for 12 months in hundred-year-old oak barrels before being distilled. The Calvados is then put in oak barrels once again and aged for two to three years.

RECENT AWARDS 

Silver Medal, Bartender Spirits Awards, 2021

Silver Medal, Cambremer 2018 (France)

Best of Category and double gold Medal, ADI’s 2018 Judging of Craft spirits (USA)

Silver Medal, Prodexpo Moscou 2018 (Russia)

Bronze Medal, Vimoutiers 2017 (France)

93/100 Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2016 (USA)

Silver Medal, All Wines Asia 2016 (Hong Kong)

This Marquis de Saint-Loup Calvados AOC VS is produced, bottled, and aged in a 17th century estate near the village of Saint Pierre in Normandy, France.

This two-year-old Calvados AOC VS can be enjoyed young. It is a very fruity and elegant spirit, tasting of freshly picked apples and a strong eau-de-vie taste.  A perfect introduction for first-time drinkers of Calvados. Refreshing as an aperitif over ice, or served with tonic and a wheel of lime, in craft cocktails, and for culinary preparations.

"Nuances of dried figs and apricot. Simple orchard fruits on the palate lead into more spice notes near the finish." Silver Medal, Bartender Spirits Awards, 2021

RECENT AWARDS: USA spirits RATINGS 2022: Silver Medal, 88 points

TASTING NOTES: Lovely pale straw color in the glass, hot notes of apple and pear on the nose, with notes of apricots, white flower, and cider on the palate. Bright, clean crisp with a lingering finish

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.

Subtle aroma of sweet cidre, baked apples, gingerbread, vanilla, and hints of cinnamon with a finish of almond, bee’s wax, and honey.

The Vieille Réserve is made up of several of AOC Pays D'Auge Calvados, all of which have been aged in former wine casks for at least four years. This calvados is the perfect blend of complexity and flavor with a surprising aroma of floral and fruitiness brought out by the double distillation. Serve in a small brandy glass before a meal or after a meal as a digestif.

TASTING NOTES: Beautiful garnet color. Rich apple aromas that quickly give way to tastes of almond, honey, dried cherry and salted caramel on the palate. A lingering subtle oak finish. Medium bodied, classy, and bright.

RECENT AWARDS: Gold Medal 93 points, USA Wine Ratings 2022

A unique and delicious aperitif wine made by mixing 2/3 fresh apple juice and 1/3 one-year-old Calvados (a brandy spirit made from apples) then aging it for three to four years in old oak barrels at the Manoir La Brière des Fontaines estate in Normandy, France. 

Can be enjoyed neat or over ice as an aperitif. Enjoy in craft cocktails. Pairs beautifully with prosciutto-wrapped melon appetizers. A wonderful compliment to apple or chocolate desserts. Also use for cooking and making sauces for seafood.

TASTING NOTES: Minutely hazy old gold color. Aromas and flavors of honey roasted apples, and nuts, dried pear, and strawberry jam, with a supple, bright, finely carbonated fruity medium to full body. A delightfully deep and flavorful French cider for all occasions.

RECENT AWARDS: Gold Medal, 95 points Beverage Testing Institute

Producer—Sasha Crommar
Sasha Crommar, founder of Kystin Cidres, launched the Kystin brand and cidery five years ago in Brittany, France. He just recently opened his boutique cider store in Vannes, Brittany. His goal is to create an innovative brand. He draws on his AOC expertise, Normandy apples and his ties to Brittany to guide his cider making. He currently has 5 hectares (12 acres) planted in orchards in Normandy. A human-sized enterprise and simplicity are important to him. Sasha is striving to create surprising yet subtle flavors - ones that you are happy to drink with your everyday meals and holiday meals. He encourages consumers to think of cider as a refreshing beverage that can go with anything – seafood, chicken, veal – not just crepes!

This traditional Brut Cidre is produced in Brittany, France, from apples grown in the Pays D'Auge area of Calvados. Primarily doux (sweet) and doux-amers (bitter sweet) apples are used in its production giving this beautiful, golden cider a range of complexity that is easy to enjoy. Great for first time drinkers of French cider. 

Aromas and flavors of honey roasted apples and nuts, dried pear, strawberry jam, pineapple shrub and a hint of baking spices.  (Beverage Trade Institute, Gold Medal, 95 points). A hint of apricot and caramel as well. Serve chilled in white wine glasses or stemmed cider glasses. The 330ml (12 oz.) bottle is just right for one or two people. Produced by Sasha Crommar, this cider is a wonderful example of the artisanal approach that Sasha brings to each of his ciders. Subtle yet commanding, it fulfills all your expectations for a classic Brittany Brut cider.

ate an innovative brand. He draws on his AOC expertise, Normandy apples and his ties to Brittany to guide his cider making. He currently has 5 hectares (12 acres) planted in orchards in Normandy. A human-sized enterprise and simplicity are important to him. Sasha is striving to create surprising yet subtle flavors - ones that you are happy to drink with your everyday meals and holiday meals. He encourages consumers to think of cider as a refreshing beverage that can go with anything – seafood, chicken, veal – not just crepes!

This traditional Brut Cidre is produced in Brittany, France, from apples grown in the Pays D'Auge area of Calvados. Primarily doux (sweet) and doux-amers (bittersweet) apples are used in its production giving this beautiful, golden cider a range of complexity that is easy to enjoy. Great for first-time drinkers of French cider. 

Aromas and flavors of honey roasted apples and nuts, dried pear, strawberry jam, pineapple shrub, and a hint of baking spices.  (Beverage Trade Institute, Gold Medal, 95 points). A hint of apricot and caramel as well. 

Serve chilled in white wine glasses or stemmed cider glasses. The 750ml(12 oz.) bottle is just right for a group of friends.

Produced by Sasha Crommar, this cider is a wonderful example of the artisanal approach that Sasha brings to each of his ciders. Subtle yet commanding, it fulfills all your expectations for a classic Brittany Brut cider.

TASTING NOTES: Minutely hazy old gold color. Aromas and flavors of honey roasted apples, and nuts, dried pear, and strawberry jam, with a supple, bright, finely carbonated fruity medium to full body. A delightfully deep and flavorful French cider for all occasions.

RECENT AWARDS: Gold Medal, 95 points Beverage Testing Institute

Producer—Sasha Crommar
Sasha Crommar, founder of Kystin Cidres, launched the Kystin brand and cidery five years ago in Brittany, France. He just recently opened his boutique cider store in Vannes, Brittany. His goal is to create an innovative brand. He draws on his AOC expertise, Normandy apples and his ties to Brittany to guide his cider making. He currently has 5 hectares (12 acres) planted in orchards in Normandy. A human-sized enterprise and simplicity are important to him. Sasha is striving to create surprising yet subtle flavors - ones that you are happy to drink with your everyday meals and holiday meals. He encourages consumers to think of cider as a refreshing beverage that can go with anything – seafood, chicken, veal – not just crepes!

This traditional Brut Cidre is produced in Brittany, France, from apples grown in the Pays D'Auge area of Calvados. Primarily doux (sweet) and doux-amers (bitter sweet) apples are used in its production giving this beautiful, golden cider a range of complexity that is easy to enjoy. Great for first time drinkers of French cider. 

Aromas and flavors of honey roasted apples and nuts, dried pear, strawberry jam, pineapple shrub and a hint of baking spices.  (Beverage Trade Institute, Gold Medal, 95 points). A hint of apricot and caramel as well. Serve chilled in white wine glasses or stemmed cider glasses. The 330ml (12 oz.) bottle is just right for one or two people. Produced by Sasha Crommar, this cider is a wonderful example of the artisanal approach that Sasha brings to each of his ciders. Subtle yet commanding, it fulfills all your expectations for a classic Brittany Brut cider.

Produced in the Cotentin Peninsula of Normandy France using artisanal techniques perfected by woman cider-maker Marie-Agnes Herout of Maison Hérout, this authentic Normandy cider offers fresh, crisp, and round notes. It's dry - but not too dry. Organic, with the second fermentation occurring in the bottle.  Packaged with love.

It's like biting into a cold, crispy apple followed by hints of orange citrus, forest floor, bitter coffee bean. Slight lavender and apricot on the finish. Full bodied with layered complexity that dances across your palate.

TASTING NOTES: Bright deep rose color. Sweet, savory aromas and flavors of dried cranberry, red current, rhubarb, figs, sweet heirloom tomato, pimento, and applesauce with a round, vibrant, fizzy, sweet medium body. A concentrated rosé cider packed with flavorful sweetness.

RECENT AWARDS: Gold Medal, 90 points, Exceptional, Tasting.com 2018 World Championship

Producer—Pierre-Henri Agnes

La Chouette—which means “the Owl” in French—refers to the surprising bond between this elusive night bird and French cider. Traditionally, many farmers in northwest of France made their own cider with apples from their orchards. Often, the farmers made their cider in barns, where the owls could be seen watching over the production from their perches under the roof. Thus La Chouette has always looked after French cider and continues to look over our cider today.

Located near the stunning Mont Saint-Michel World Heritage site, La Chouette is produced in the cradle of France’s cider-making region. Cider-making has been a part of Pierre-Henri Agnes’ family tradition for three generations. Like Norman farmers of their time, both of Pierre-Henri’s grandfathers crafted traditional farmhouse cider (“cidre bouché”) with cider apples from their orchards or by buying cider apples and using the services of a mobile cider press and mobile Calvados still (a very popular approach in the 1940s to 1970s). When Pierre-Henri and his friend Alex decided to launch their cider company, Pierre-Henri remembered the story of an owl that would fly over his grandfather’s farm and dwell under the roof in the main building where his grandfather would store the fermenting apple juice. 

Process

La Chouette is insistent on finding the perfect balance between sweetness and tartness by combining both sweet and bittersweet apples, in the purist tradition of French cider-making. La Chouette only uses dedicated cider apples (never table or eating apples), always uses 100% pure apple juice (not reconstituted apple juice), and has no added sugar, water, coloring, or flavoring. Using these traditional, authentic, French cider-making methods gives La Chouette a pristine apple taste.