A cidre made using the oldest traditional methods! The result of this very traditional method is a very rich, intense and aromatic traditional cider from Normandy.
Cidre made using the oldest traditional methods! This cider was produced belong the oldest traditional methods. Long time ago, before cooling systems became available in the, cidery, and in order to ensure a slow and stable fermentation, people of Normandy France used to make their cider with only the latest varieties of apples, waiting for the temperature of December to be cold enough before pressing the fruits.
This cider was produced with the following varieties: Ameret, Saint Martin, Moulin à vent, Noël des Champs, bedan, Binet Rouge and Armagnac for a perfect balance between, structure, flavors and acidity.
Only picked by hand on the grass under the tall standard apple trees at the end of November and the beginning of December the apples have been kept for an other three to four weeks for an extra maturation of the flavors.
Ones fully ripe, the apples have been pressed on a cold day, on December 24th 2015. The juice has then slowly fermented during winter until in got its perfect balance in April.
The result of this very traditional method is a very rich, intense and aromatic traditional cider from Normandy.
Cidre "L'Hiver"
Alc./Vol.: 6.0
