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Michel Huard Calvados Millésime 2013
Vintage Character
Originating from the historic AOC Calvados appellation in Normandy, the 2013 Michel Huard Calvados Millésime benefits from a highly favorable growing season that yielded exceptionally concentrated cider apples. The terroir of the Suisse Normande, characterized by deep clay and loam soils, lends a distinct mineral structure to the fruit harvested from traditional high-stem orchards. This unique microclimate, with its maritime influences and balanced rainfall, ensures optimal maturation of the classic cider varieties.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, this vintage expression reveals rich aromas of baked apple, pear blossom, and vanilla, intermingled with hints of cinnamon and toasted oak. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied, showing layers of dried apricot, caramel, and leather, leading to a long, warming finish of cedar and nutmeg. Serve this elegant spirit alongside a classic Normandy apple tart, aged Camembert cheese, or a delicately spiced Chinese roast duck.
Winery Background
Founded by Michel Huard in the 1950s, the estate is now meticulously managed by his grandson, Jean-François Guillouet-Huard, who preserves their legendary traditional style. The domaine employs natural orchard practices, harvesting apples manually before natural cider fermentation. Distilled using a classic, single-column traveling still and aged in seasoned French oak, this spirit highlights Huard's reputation as a benchmark producer of vintage Calvados.
Originating from the historic AOC Calvados appellation in Normandy, the 2013 Michel Huard Calvados Millésime benefits from a highly favorable growing season that yielded exceptionally concentrated cider apples. The terroir of the Suisse Normande, characterized by deep clay and loam soils, lends a distinct mineral structure to the fruit harvested from traditional high-stem orchards. This unique microclimate, with its maritime influences and balanced rainfall, ensures optimal maturation of the classic cider varieties.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, this vintage expression reveals rich aromas of baked apple, pear blossom, and vanilla, intermingled with hints of cinnamon and toasted oak. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied, showing layers of dried apricot, caramel, and leather, leading to a long, warming finish of cedar and nutmeg. Serve this elegant spirit alongside a classic Normandy apple tart, aged Camembert cheese, or a delicately spiced Chinese roast duck.
Winery Background
Founded by Michel Huard in the 1950s, the estate is now meticulously managed by his grandson, Jean-François Guillouet-Huard, who preserves their legendary traditional style. The domaine employs natural orchard practices, harvesting apples manually before natural cider fermentation. Distilled using a classic, single-column traveling still and aged in seasoned French oak, this spirit highlights Huard's reputation as a benchmark producer of vintage Calvados.
Product details
Wine TypeSpirit
WineryMichel Huard
Grape VarietiesCider Apples
WinemakerJean-François Guillouet
CountryFrance
Expert Rating—
RegionNormandy
Production VolumeMicro production (<5000 bottles)
Sub-regionCalvados
SweetnessDry
Classification (Ranking)Calvados AOC
Alcohol Level40.0
Format700ml
Prices
Climats
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$1,280
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