Region: France
Michel Huard Caligny - France
The Maison Huard is now in its seventh generation with Jean-François Guillouet who took over from Michel's grandfather in 2004 after twenty years shared with him in the small company in Normandy. The 18 hectares of apple orchards are planted between Caligny and Montilly sur Noireau, and they are all south exposed with the harvest that takes place in November when the fruits are ripe.
In addition to the production of Calvados, for which Huard is well-known, Jean François produces a very small quantity of a great Cider. Resulting from a blend of sweet-bitter apples and slightly acidic apples, it has a golden color with complex aromas of fresh apples. Rich in aromas and persistent, it is a perfect pairing with cheese, or a great aperitif as in Normandy.