Description
In 2019, Maison Sassy teamed up with Coupette , a world-renowned cocktail bar featured in the 50 best bars in the world to create a Calvados of excellence.
The partnership with Coupette, London’s leading Calvados bar, has resulted in two unique spirits including an amber-coloured Calvados XO with aromas of stewed apple, nutmeg and hints of cocoa. Having spent at least six years in French oak casks, this unique spirit is best served neat, as a digestif, or simply on the rocks.
The terroir of our Calvados XO x Coupette
Our Coupette Calvados XO is an artisanal product. More than 30 varieties typical of the Normandy countryside are used in the composition of this Calvados XO. The apples are harvested from October to November, then washed and sorted by hand before being pressed. After pressing and alcoholic fermentation, the ciders are distilled in February and March.
The production of this Coupette Calvados XO is entirely environmentally friendly.
A unique flavour
This Coupette Calvados XO is a real gem for lovers of artisanal and quality Calvados XO. It has a mahogany hue due to aging in oak barrels that immediately catches the eye.
On the palate, the woodiness is more present, marrying ideally with the aromas of stewed apple, nutmeg and notes of cocoa . A beautiful tannic structure gives it great finesse in the mouth.
This Coupette Calvados XO is a real delight for the taste buds, it is balanced, perfectly structured and will wonderfully accompany your moments of relaxation.
Know-how made in Normandy
Distillation takes place 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing for greater consistency in the quality of Calvados. The still used near the Château dates back 4 generations (1923).
All our blends are made by systematically retaining a “lightning base” from the previous blends, thus improving the quality of the Calvados. This also provides better continuity and regularity in the blends.
The beginning of the aging process takes place in 400-liter barrels for 12 months to provide a tannic structure, then the Calvados is transferred to old oak tuns of 3,000 to 5,000 L, over 100 years old (some date back to 1877) in order to provide oxygen, aeration, and to preserve the fruitiness of our Calvados.
The recipe for this Coupette Calvados XO , carefully developed and jealously protected, is inspired by the Calvados served at the Château de Sassy for generations. It has been perfected with our cellar master to meet the demands of your delicate taste buds, while continuing our quest for excellence.
Our recipes, patiently developed and closely guarded, is inspired by the cider served at Château de Sassy.
In collaboration with our cellar master, we have reworked these recipes to sublimate each flavour and offer a unique experience.
We aim for excellence, ensuring that each cider meets the demands of the finest palates, while remaining true to the Sassy family heritage.
At Maison Sassy, our commitment to nature is at the heart of every stage of production.
Our products come from sustainable agriculture, where respect for the Normandy terroir is a priority. We select our apples and pears from sustainably managed orchards, without the excessive use of pesticides, in order to preserve local biodiversity.
We are committed to donating 1% of our turnover to environmental organisations that work to protect our ecosystem.
By choosing SASSY, you are not only supporting a brand that values craftsmanship and quality, but also a company that places environmental preservation at the heart of its concerns. Each bottle contributes to funding initiatives aimed at restoring ecosystems, fighting climate change, and protecting biodiversity.
Frequently Asked Questions
For orders placed before 11am, we prepare and ship your package the same day (except weekends and holidays). If you place an order after 11am, it will be processed and shipped the next day.
Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with your tracking number to follow its progress to your delivery address.
Metropolitan France: Standard delivery takes approximately 48 to 72 hours.
United Kingdom: Standard delivery time is approximately 24-48 hours.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at contact@sassyfrance.com
Currently we only deliver to mainland France and the United Kingdom.
Shipping is free for all orders over €/£75. For orders under €75, standard shipping charges apply.
We would love to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments or need assistance, please feel free to contact us at contact@sassyfrance.com
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