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Best Lower-Norman Brandy Producers
Calvados Boulard is a renowned French producer specializing in Calvados, an apple brandy originating from the Normandy region. Established in 1825, the company is known for its commitment to quality, blending tradition with modern techniques. Boulard uses a variety of apples grown in the Pays d'Auge, a region famous for producing some of the finest Calvados.
Their distillation process, combined with careful aging in oak barrels, creates complex and refined spirits. The brand offers a range of Calvados, from young, fresh varieties to well-aged expressions, appealing to both newcomers and connoisseurs.
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024, 2023
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Silver
2024
USC- Ultimate Spirits Challenge - Chairman's Trophy
2023
BEST Calvados Boulard Spirits
Père Magloire is one of the oldest and most prestigious producers of Calvados, founded in 1821 in the Normandy region of France. The distillery specializes in creating high-quality apple brandies using traditional methods, drawing on over two centuries of expertise.
Père Magloire carefully selects apples from the Pays d'Auge, renowned for its rich apple orchards, and follows a meticulous double distillation process. Their Calvados offers a wide range of expressions, from young and vibrant to aged and complex, each showcasing rich apple flavors, subtle spices, and refined character.
Armagnac Janneau is one of the oldest and most prestigious Armagnac producers in France, founded in 1851 by Pierre Etienne Janneau in the town of Condom, located in the heart of the Armagnac region. For over a century and a half, Maison Janneau has remained faithful to traditional production methods, combining them with innovations to create high-quality Armagnacs.
It is particularly distinguished by its use of two distillation methods: continuous distillation and double distillation in traditional copper stills, a rarity among Armagnac producers. All production processes, from distillation to aging and bottling, take place within the AOC Armagnac region, ensuring authenticity and superior quality in every product.
AWARDS
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2024, 2021
IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold Outstanding
2021
SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Gold
2024
BEST Armagnac Janneau Spirits
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