Avallen Calvados Frugal Pac 70cl

Key Features and Production

• Sustainable Packaging: The Frugalpac paper bottle is lightweight, shatterproof, and significantly reduces the environmental impact of transport and production.

• Apple Diversity: Crafted using 40 varieties of apple. 30% are grown on-site, with the remainder sourced from 300 local farmers within a 20km radius.

• Pesticide-Free Provenance: Since 2016, the La Manche region has been pesticide-free, protecting the biodiversity essential for wild bees and ensuring the purest flavour.

• Natural Craftsmanship: Fermented using only wild yeasts found on the apple skins. The final liquid contains no added sugar, caramel, or boisé (oak extract).

• Two-Year Oak Ageing: Matured in French oak casks for two years to develop a "fresh and crisp" profile that maintains the integrity of the fruit.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Irresistible aromas of a freshly cooked apple pie, accompanied by a soft hint of vanilla custard.

• Body: A richly warming mouthfeel with aromatic layers of cinnamon, vanilla, and star anise.

• Finish: A beautifully lingering and sweet toffee apple finish.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Avallen

• Type: Calvados (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée)

• Origin: La Manche, Normandie, France

• Packaging: 70cl Frugalpac (Recycled Paper Bottle)

• ABV: 40%

• Ageing: 2 Years in French Oak

• Environmental Impact: B-Corp Certified & Bee-Friendly

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  Serving & Sustainability Tips

  • The Avallen & Tonic: For a refreshing, low-calorie alternative to a G&T, serve 50ml of Avallen over ice with premium tonic water and a slice of fresh apple.

  • The Paper Bottle Benefit: Perfect for festivals, camping, or picnics where glass is restricted. It stays cooler for longer and is significantly lighter to carry.

  • Support the Bees: Every bottle produced helps Avallen in its mission to plant more wildflowers and protect the vital pollinators of our ecosystem.