Four years minimum ageing in oak casks give Chateau du Breuil Calvados V.S.O.P. softness & balanced amber colour. The fruity elegance of an Appellation Pays d' Auge Controlee Calvados. The apple is the basic ingredient to make quality Calvados. The mild & damp weather & clayed soil of the Pays d' Auge give the Chateau du Breuil ideal growing conditions for its 22, 000 apple trees which surround the castle. The Chateau du Breuil company produces its own cider, coming from a 100% natural fermentation. Their know-how & experience are the strengths of the Chateau du Breuil which gives priority to high quality rather to quantity. When cider has reached its proper flavour, distillation can start.