Pierre Huet Calvados

Since 1865 and over five generations the Huet family have made cider and calvados winning many awards and with over a centuries experience the Huet family have become masters in the art of producing subtle smooth and delicate blends.

Huet is presented in many famous restaurants and for drinking with friends it is a personal favourite of mine; good conversation will always flow with good calvados. The subtle warm blends produced by this exceptional domaine will win over even the most skeptical amongst us.

Based in Cambremer the capital of cider production the family owns 50 hectares of orchards that produce some 500 tons of apples every season. From both short and long stem trees apple production is strictly controlled, Kristen the Production Manager at Huet says good cider requires good fruit.

The 200 year old barrels used to age the cider before distillation had to be some of the most impressive we had seen, but everything about Huet impressed. Huet has to be one of the world's finest brands and this reflected by everyone we met upon our visit.

Cider Barn - Gite in Calvados *for Sale

High quality B&B in the heart of Normandy situated on the Calvados, Manche border.

 

History of Normandy and Calvados

Back to the Middle-Ages, learn something of the common heritage we share with the Norman people.

The Calvados Appellations

The "Appellation Controlee System" is a set of rules designed to guarantee and maintain the character and quality of the product and its century old traditions.

Enjoying Calvados

There is no right or wrong whatever your taste there is a calvados, calvados cocktail or calvados recipe for you. There are as many to explore as there are palates to taste.

Calvados Cocktails and Cuisine

Of course it’s a personal opinion but we think that any older quality produce should be savoured without accompaniment excepting good friends, fine food and perhaps a good cigar.