Cidre Brut Nature

  • Cider
  • A mix of at least 10 varieties of apples
Imported by: Louis Dressner

Winemaking Information

Apples are hand harvested, then, for the fruit that needs it, stored in an attic in order to slightly dehyrate the fruit and increase the concentration. The apples are then mashed to obtain a pulp that macerates for a few hours before being pressed through a web cloth to gather the juices. The juice is then racked into large barrels where it ferments for about six months. After racking the juices between barrels in order to calm down the yeasts, the juices are bottled partially fermented and will continue to ferment in the bottle, trapping the created carbon dioxide and resulting in a natural carbonation. A deposit at the bottom of the bottle is normal. No oenological products are used at any point.
SO2: No sulfur added
Fining/Filtration: Unfined/Unfiltered

Vineyard Information

Soil Composition: Clay, Flint
Farming: Organic (certified)

Fun Facts: The only cider at La Dive Bouteille (an annual, prominent wine fair in the Loire Valley)

Thanks to importer Louis/Dressner for details above