"G.E. Massenez Calvados Vieux , an apple brandy with a large apple inside the bottle. Like the proverbial ship in a flagon, we wondered how it got there. The producers attach carafes to the branches and slip the tiny developing apple into the bottle, where it grows to maturity. Certainly eye-catching. And you thought bottles dont grow on trees!
40% ABV, 750 ml
The G.E. Massenez Calvados has been produced using traditional methods with only slight adjustment being made to accommodate the requirements of modern production. The inclusion of a so-called 'Prisoner Apple' in each bottle delivers not only a spectacular visual effect but also helps to enrich the flavor.
Tasting Note: Attractive medium-gold color with aromas of apple-cinnamon, cloves, pie crust, caramel and even hints of yellow pear. Dry with a subtle, elegant apple-cinnamon replay. Chill it slightly and serve it as a digestif, or enjoy it with fresh cinnamon scones or baked apples.
The birth of Distillerie Massenez goes back to the 1870s when Jean-Baptiste Massenez started as home distiller in Urbeis, in the Valle de Vill. Jean-Baptiste Massenez unknowingly opened the way forward for his descendants who would inherit the status of home distiller: his son, Eugene Massenez inherited not only the privilege but also his fathers expertise and went on to become a recognised master distiller himself." - the Distillery
Since 1870, Massenez is specialized in the distillation of fruits. Real pioneer, Eugene Massenez was the first to succeed in distilling Wild Raspberry in 1913, this eau-de-vie was the favorite of the Queen of Sweeden at that time. The third Massenez generation communicated the Massenez savoir-faire all around the world, building an international image for Massenez eaux-de-vie and liqueurs. You can now find them in the most prestigious hotels, restaurants and bars.
