Christian Drouin Pays d'Auge AOC 1995 Pays d'Auge 40% 700ml cantine-garrone not in cask

not in cask

this 2008 was made from lower yields than the 2010 Ch (the 2008's equaled 20 hectoliters per hectare) and is a blend of 90% Merlot and equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that came in at 14% natural alcohol

The nose opens with aromas of blueberry

where it was predominately used as a blending variety

Christian Drouin Pays d'Auge AOC 1995 Pays d'Auge 40% 700ml cantine-garrone not in caskDouble distilled. Aged in traditional Calvados casks and former Port casks. Amber colour with red glints. Smooth nose expanding towards custard, clafoutis, prunes and cashew nuts notes. The mouth is rich and full bodied with raisin aromas.