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Calvados - Neal, Charles
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Calvados, the incomparable pear and applebased brandy from Normandy, France, has a history dating back nearly 500 years. While not as well known as Cognac or Armagnac, Calvados holds a dear place in the hearts of many spirits lovers. In this comprehensive study, famed spirits writer and author, Charles Neal, takes the reader on a back road voyage throughout northern France, from mount Saint Michel to Rouen, from Omaha beach to the small, hidden hamlets of the Orne. The history of the region and its distinctiveness in France are fully defined. All of the factors that go into making quality…mehr

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Calvados, the incomparable pear and applebased brandy from Normandy, France, has a history dating back nearly 500 years. While not as well known as Cognac or Armagnac, Calvados holds a dear place in the hearts of many spirits lovers. In this comprehensive study, famed spirits writer and author, Charles Neal, takes the reader on a back road voyage throughout northern France, from mount Saint Michel to Rouen, from Omaha beach to the small, hidden hamlets of the Orne. The history of the region and its distinctiveness in France are fully defined. All of the factors that go into making quality Calvados are explained, from the various soil types, apple and pear varieties, and cider production to its distillation and aging in barrel. Complete with biographies and reviews of more than 200 producers and illustrated with lush, evocative photography of the Norman countryside, Calvados is both indispensible guide for the serious spirits connoisseur and nectar for Francophile souls.
Autorenporträt
Charles Neal is a leading importer of French spirits and is the author of Armagnac: The Definitive Guide to France's Premier Brandy and has contributed to The Art of Eating and The International Wine Cellar.