Toutain – New Range of Calvados
We have been looking for a new range of calvados to offer the UK market for some while. It’s not been easy as so many are too sweet or have lost the appley flavour. It was therefore tremendously exciting when we came across the Toutain Calvados range. A family firm, now on the fifth generation, who produce calvados from their own orchards.
In keeping with the high standards of Brandyclassics, we know precisely how long each Toutain product has spent in cask. This range includes Toutain Vieux, Hors d’Age, Vieille Reserve and Tres Vieille and they have been aged from 8 to 45 years. They are smooth and mellow with an unmistakable apple flavour.
Unlike most calvados producers Toutain make their calvados without the addition of pears. (Pears are usually added to increase acidity and in these cases a pear drop flavour can sometimes be detected.) This is an interesting departure from the norm so one must conclude that their own apples have a very high level of acidity.
Not only are these calvados quite different they are delicious too!