What is pommeau?

Pommeau · French

Normandy aperitif of apple juice blended with calvados and aged in oak. Sweet, appley and gently boozy.

What it tastes like

Baked apple, caramel and a little spice, sweet but not syrupy, with a warm brandy finish.

Where you’ll see it

French restaurants and cider bars, served chilled before dinner or with foie gras and desserts.

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