EXCEPTIONAL FRENCH EAU-DE-VIE www.calvadosmorin.com
+33 (0)2 32 36 40 01 10 Rue d’Ezy, 27540 Ivry-la-Bataille Normandie, France Troglodyte caves CALVADOS MORIN, A LONG-STANDING
Calvados Morin’s troglodyte caves are over TRADITIONAL COMPANY 200 years old; a unique and enchanting setting where the calvados gently matures giving rise to Traditional French Company since 1889 an exceptional alcohol. The history of Calvados Morin began in 1889. Handed down from father to son, it is one of the oldest The clay walls dug into the cliff naturally Normandy companies, specialized in making and blending “Top Quality” Calvados. Each year the Morin Calvados can be identified for its elegance and exceptional character. Located in Ivry-la-Bataille, a charming maintain the cave temperature at about 13 small Normandy town of the Eure Valley, Calvados Morin possesses ageing installations which are unique in degrees with humidity fluctuating between 80 Normandy; with in particular, underground Troglodyte caves. and 100 %, winter and summer alike. In this extraordinary environment, the Limousin* oak Normandy, land of history casks, which protect the precious nectar, foster Situated in the north west of France, Normandy had marked history, from the 10th century Viking houses, to quality ageing. the Second World War. Its prairies and coast have inspired many authors along with artists such as Claude *Noble tree, originating from forests in the center of France, Monet. Apple trees flourish in this green countryside giving rise to the best of Eau-de-vie. The whole art whose wood is famous for its great maturing qualities for of Calvados Morin and its Cellar Master is to enhance calvados derived from ciders obtained by the natural Eau-de-vie. fermentation of apple juice.
Ancestral Know-How
Calvados is to apples what Cognac is to grapes. Calvados Morin has built its reputation on its authentic know- how and its extra touch. The skillful blend of bitter, bitter-sweet, tangy and sweet apples give a rich palette of flavors to Morin Calvados.
Traditionally made using modern techniques
If the Morin Calvados alcohol is rewarded for its quality, this is because it is made using traditional custom-built methods. A luxury beverage, which is regularly, awarded prizes by the greatest specialists.
Whatever the Calvados from the Morin range, the magic is present all through the various blending and maturing phases, the secret of • More than 10 grades over a which is held by the Cellar Master. 40-year period
Each quality is the expression of one or several terroirs. • 80,000 to 100,000 bottles of calvados per year Each Morin Calvados, in dry or humid cellars, inexorably follows natural evolution leading to excellence. • 50% export sales
The reserve Calvados which enters into the composition of the higher • 5-6 years reserve of sales grades (10 to 40 years age) is carefully selected and stored in new volume small oak casks and then in older ones, in cellars submitted to climatic • 2 AOC/3 (AOC Calvados changes which stimulate exchanges between the ambient air, the wood and the Eau-de-vie. and AOC Pays d’Auge Calvados) It is then transferred to the constant temperature of the very humid • Calvados Morin is one underground Troglodyte caves for the maturing phase. The final phase is indispensable to the inimitable character: the Morin touch. of the most regularly The best will go into 100-year-old oak barrels to wait, sometimes for rewarded companies several decades, before disclosing its full aroma and taste. during the prestigious Paris “Concours Agricole” (Agricultural Competition)
2 3 Limousin oak casks Normandy, Apple Tree Country Calvados Morin uses casks made from oak Normandy’s humid oceanic climate is wood from the Limousin forests in the center particularly favorable for apple tree of France to age its calvados. culture. The multitude of different varieties of tannin-riche apples which go The Calvados stored in this strong noble oak into the cider (fermented apple juice) to be wood of Limousin, develops, little by little in distilled, give the calvados its unique and a mysterious alchemy, subtle aromas and its inimitable character. In this countryside beautiful amber color. The Calvados breathes of traditional red brick half-timbered through the wood for years, slowly losing buildings this golden colored Eau-de-vie its fire and gradually integrating the wood was created and has been developed. tannins, gaining bouquet and aroma over time.
4 5 DIAMOND COLLECTION FRENCH STYLE LUXURY
1973 Cuvee All in gold, a veritable jewel in its Diamond Decanter, the 1973 Millesime AOC Morin Calvados was distilled over 40 years ago. Special attention was paid to its maturation. After having remained for many long years Every facet of elegance in oak casks, from small to greater capacity ones, the 1973 Morin Calvados gives off an incredible and subtle blend of precious wood and baked apples. Luxury product, unforgettable gift, the Calvados Morin 1973 The Morin Company wanted the noblest diamond collection, with its mahogany color and its spicy notes is a genuine invitation to travel. Eau-de-vie to be presented in flasks, as 43% proof prestigious as they, specially designed in their honor. The Diamond Decanter reserved Awards: for the 1973, Napoléon and XO cuvees, is an • Silver Medal 2014 – Paris General Agricultural Competition authentic luminous setting where the nectar • Gold Medal 2011 – Paris General Agricultural Competition reveals its nobility. Producing a great Calvados is not a linear process. Its life cycle requires several stages which bring out Napoléon – 25 years of age its strength and quality. The different facets All in delicacy and subtleness, the AOC Napoléon 25 years age* Calvados is presented in its Diamond Decanter that transform a Calvados into a prestigious in imperial blue and gold colors. Copper colored with hints of bronze it has matured over the years in oak alcohol are captured in a diamond bottle barrels that are hundreds of years old. Specialists acknowledge its great elegance, worthy of the finest alcohols. which infinitely reflects their enchanting Aromas of cooked apples enriched with smoky tints and spicy tones for a full-bodied silky taste. beauty. Like a delicately shaped 43% proof precious stone, the Morin Calvados in its Diamond Decanter, exalts Awards: their richness. Only a luxurious • 2015 – Gold Medal, Paris General Agricultural Competition and unique bottle, true to the • 2007 – classified among the 7 best Exceptional Calvados by the Gilbert & Gaillard Calvados tradition (long professional review slim neck and wide • 2009 – obtained the score of 15/20 by “Le Point” magazine shoulders) could pay tribute to them. XO – 20 years of age* The Calvados Morin AOC Pays d’Auge XO 20 years age** is one of the great vintage Calvados of Pays d’Auge. Rewarded many times for its extreme suppleness and the harmony of its woody and vanilla notes, it is very popular with amateurs of Eau-de-vie and cigar smokers. Its Diamond Decanter of luminous anthracite grey commends its power and woody note touch of virility. 42% proof
Awards: • Silver Medal 2015 Paris General Agricultural Competition • Bronze Medal 2014 Paris General Agricultural Competition • Gold Medal 2014 Paris General Agricultural Competition • 2009 – Score 17/20 awarded by the national magazine “Le Point” • 2009 – 4 stars, highest distinction delivered by the international magazine “Number Wine”
*Extra Old
6 7 ANCESTRAL RESERVE, A RARE AND UNIQUE VINTAGE
Very rare in the Eau-de-vie market, the Ancestral Reserve Cuvee is matured in oak casks for 25 to 30 years and then bottled in an elegant flask. It is then stored for 10 years, in the dark and quiet containment of the underground caves (paradise cellar), so that it becomes covered in noble and natural molds. The ancestral cuvee “summarizes” finesse and elegance, offering sweet aromas of candied apple, a perfect balance and a subtle background of tannins. Limited edition (300 bottles per year), the Ancestral Reserve AOC Calvados is an authentic and original product which attests to the powerful interaction between Eau-de-vie and its environment. Paradise Cellar 42% proof Here, in the peace and quiet of the underground cellars, the precious nectar undergoes a metamorphosis
Wanda Landowska dans l’auditorium à Saint-Leu-la-Forêt, ca 1930
8 9 AN EXCEPTIONAL RANGE VSOP* or Extra Calvados The VSOP or Extra Morin Calvados has aged over 4 to 6 years, according to the denomination, in oak casks REWARDED FOR ITS UNIQUE QUALITIES in the heart of the company’s estate. It can be distinguished by a blend of primary and secondary aromas which give off woody and vanilla notes. It is characterized by round, tangy, fruity and flowery gourmand notes. AOC Extra Calvados adapts to different uses and cultures, enabling personalized tasting. *VSOP: Very Superior Old Pale
Henri IV Cuvee Calvados – 35 years of age* 40% proof This Eau-de-vie 35 years age bears the name of a king who marked French history and its good food. The Henri IV Cuvee honors all gourmets and connoisseurs of high quality Calvados. It is a concentrate of flavors Awards: and aromas. • Bronze Medal 2014 Paris General Agricultural Competition • Silver Medal 2010 Paris General Agricultural Competition 45% proof • Gold Medal 2009 Paris General Agricultural Competition Award: • Gold Medal 2007 Paris General Agricultural Competition • Gold Medal 2002 Paris General Agricultural Competition Silver Medal 2013 Paris General Agricultural Competition
Selection Calvados 2/3 years of age* “ Hors d’Age” Calvados – 15 years of age* Its brilliant straw yellow reveals fine light apple aromas with woody hints. Fresh and light, The “Hors d’Age” Calvados is slowly matured in the small oak casks of the Morin Company. Powerful on the the AOC Selection Calvados can be appreciated in many ways: as an appetizer, neat or in palate, it finishes on a final fruity note bearing a rich aroma of ripe apples. Amateurs consider it to be a must a cocktail, during a meal or as a digestive leaving a fruity note at the end of the meal. in its age category. 40% proof 42% proof
Awards: • Gold Medal 2014 Paris General Agricultural Competition • Silver Medal 2012 Paris General Agricultural Competition • Silver Medal 2011 Paris General Agricultural Competition The art of tasting Morin Calvados • Gold Medal 2008 Paris General Agricultural Competition The Morin Calvados can be appreciated as much as an appetizer, as during a meal or as an after dinner digestive.
Calvados – 10 years of age* Used in many cocktails, calvados adds a surprisingly festive touch. It Beautiful intense yellow-gold for this stylish Calvados with accents of “tarte Tatin” coffee and vanilla, coming can also accompany sole fillets, and is delicious with roast fowl and in to rest on a smooth warm note for a gentle and poetic end to the meal. patisseries.
42% proof Amateurs like to drink it after the meal as a digestive. Served in a brandy or tulip glass, it will gently warm up to reveal its complete bouquet. It Awards: should be tasted in small mouthfuls giving it time to delight the taste • Gold Medal 2005 Paris General Agricultural Competition buds. Once the glass is empty, it will still give off lingering notes of • Silver Laurel 2004 Caen wood, candied fruit and spice. From the Diamond Collection to the Selection grade, Calvados Morin’s range, produced according to pure tradition, is an original and precious gift for all important occasions. *AOC: The “Appelation d’Origine Contrôlée” regulates the conditions of elaboration and production of Calvados. The AOC label is awarded after a strict control * The age indicates the age of the youngest Calvados entering into the blend.
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