Calvados is always a blend, the age mentioned on the bottle being the youngest brandy of the assembly. Thus the "20 years old Calvados" can also contain 30 years old and even older brandies.


"Fine" - "Three stars" - "Three apples" - "V.S." (Very Special)
Matures during at least 2 years in oak barrels.


"Old" - "Reserve"
Matures during at least 3 years in oak barrels


"V.O." (Very Old) - "Old Reserve" - "V.S.O.P." (Very Superior Old Pale)
Matures during at least 4 years in oak barrels.


"Extra" - "X.O." - "Napoleon" -"Hors d'age"- "Very Old Reserve" - "Very Old"
Matures during at least 6 years in oak barrels.


The “Millésimes” (Vintages) guarantee the year of harvest. They do not guarantee the duration of ageing, except when specified.