{"title":"Calvados","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalvados\u003c\/strong\u003e starts in the orchards of Normandy, where selected cider apples are harvested, crushed, and fermented into \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/cider\" title=\"Browse our Cider collection\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. That cider is then distilled in copper stills to concentrate the natural fruit aromatics before spending a short time resting in oak barrels to round out the palate. The result is a vibrant French apple brandy defined by bright, fresh apple flavor and a smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Spirit Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"breuil-calvados-w00027","title":"Château du Breuil, Fine Calvados","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigorous and Fresh Calvados from Pays d'Auge\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau du Breuil Calvados is a superb apple brandy hailing from Normandy, France. It is aged for two years in oak casks, a process that imparts a rich gold colour while beautifully mellowing the vibrant, fruity taste of its youth. This Calvados is both vigorous and fresh on the palate, delivering an immediate, lively flavour. It proudly carries the prestigious 'Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Pays d'Auge' designation, a testament to its exceptional quality and traditional production methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cws-attribute-value\"\u003eGold Medal World Calvados Awards 2024 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAged two years in oak casks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:  \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce opened, Calvados is best to consume within six months to two years. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:  \u003c\/strong\u003eLobsters and scallops, grilled salmon with Dijon-apple sauce, soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert, Tarte Tatin or Trou Normand,\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a traditional way to serve Calvados, where a small glass is drunk between courses during a heavy meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is often served with a scoop of apple sorbet to help digestion and refresh the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e| 🌡️ Calvados is best served at room temperature, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earound \u003cstrong\u003e 16-20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe apple is the basic ingredient to make quality Calvados. The mild and damp weather and clayed soil of the Pays d’Auge give the Château du Breuil ideal growing conditions for its 22,000 apple trees which surround the castle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.custom-html-container,\n.custom-html-container * {\n  background-color: transparent !important;\n  box-shadow: none !important;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Remove any inherited top margin *\/\n  \n}\n\n.custom-html-container {\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Ensure container has no top space *\/\n  padding-top: 0 !important;\n}\n\n.custom-html-container .global-button {\n  background-color: #35174D !important;\n  color: #ffffff !important;\n  border: 2px solid #35174D !important;\n  display: inline-flex;\n  padding: 25px 40px;\n  font-family: Futura, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 110%;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  margin-top: 0 !important; \/* Explicitly remove top margin *\/\n}\n  \n.custom-html-container .global-button:hover {\n  background-color: #ffffff !important;\n  color: #35174D !important;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-html-container\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spirits\" class=\"global-button\"\u003eBrowse our Spirit Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Breuil Calvados","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33796114448515,"sku":"114066","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/6859\/9683\/files\/fine-calvados-chateau-breuil-whelehans-wines-dublin-wine-spirit-shop.jpg?v=1761216615"}],"url":"https:\/\/whelehanswines.ie\/collections\/calvados.oembed","provider":"Whelehans Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}