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It is in a perfect green setting, in the heart of the apple kingdom, the Pays d'Auge, that the Château du Breuil has stood peacefully for several centuries.

This magnificent building has largely contributed to the fame of the small picturesque village of Breuil en Auge, the town in which it is located.

This castle is recognizable among all thanks to its magnificent half-timbering and its pink tile ornamentation, which make it one of the most beautiful estates in Normandy.

Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, the Château du Breuil has hosted over the course of history several renowned families such as the Bouquetots, the Montgommery and the Bence Tancrède de Rohan.

An architectural marvel, listed as a historical monument, the Château du Breuil has reigned serenely over the Pays d'Auge for nearly 400 years under the care of hundred-year-old trees.

Since its creation, the castle has always housed a distillery to transform cider into calvados.

Nestled in the middle of the green heart of Normandy, is the Château du Breuil.
This castle with pink tiles was built in the 16th and 17th centuries and was owned by the great noble families who stayed there such as the Bouquetots, the Montgommery, the young Tancrède de Rohan, the Bence.
The Château du Breuil company was founded in 1954 by Philippe Bizouard, whose family has always distilled Calvados. It is now managed by Didier Bédu.



The mild and humid climate, the chalky soil of the Pays d'Auge allow the Château du Breuil to have the ideal conditions to successfully exploit the 22,000 apple trees that it has in the municipalities of Breuil en Auge and St Philbert des Champs, respectively 1 km and 4 km from the castle.
The Château du Breuil company produces its own cider, the result of 100% natural fermentation of apple juice. Know-how and experience are the strengths of Château du Breuil, which prefers to give priority to quality rather than quantity. And when the cider has reached its maximum, the distillation can begin ...
The distillation campaign takes place at the start of winter, until the following summer. To obtain a liter of 100% alcoholic Calvados, around 27 kg of apples are needed, or a little more than 20 liters of 5% alcohol cider.
Unlike "AOC" Calvados, "AOC Pays d´Auge" Calvados comes exclusively from the double distillation of cider produced from apples from the Pays d´Auge region.


The Calvados obtained is thus more refined, thanks to the superior quality of the apples produced by the soil specific to this region, and also by the elimination, during the two distillations, of the less noble parts of the alcohol. At Château du Breuil, exclusively Calvados "AOC Pays d’ Auge "is distilled.


In the cellars, Calvados ages only in oak barrels. Château du Breuil pays particular attention to the choice of the barrel, because its nature, its dimensions and its age play a considerable role in the quality of aging. From the subtle osmosis between wood, air and alcohol will depend the finesse and the bouquet of Calvados. Each Calvados is different, each Cellar Master has his secret which he keeps jealously. The delicate and refined taste of our Calvados depends less on their age than on the quality of their blends, created by the Cellar Master of Château du Breuil.
Listed as a historic monument, the Château has been completely restored by the current owners, who have been distilling spirits for three generations.

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  • A minimum of two years of aging in oak barrels adorn the fruitiness of its youth with a golden color. Vigorous and fresh on the palate, this is a product of the Pays d'Auge Controlled Designation of Origin that contains all the flavors of Normandy.

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  • This blend of Calvados having aged at least 8 years in oak barrels, both supple and fruity, is a subtle blend of the powerful scents of Normandy.A Calvados rich in tradition and authenticity.

    49,00 € In Stock
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  • Rarity!This limited edition Calvados has been kept for several months in small French oak barrels that have contained Jerez (sherry) Oloroso.This method of aging will reveal gourmet and spicy notes to this Calvados which will appeal to the greatest number.

    54,00 € In Stock
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