Cidre Pays d'Auge
Naturally Sparkling

Cidre Pays d'Auge is created using the traditional method of the Pays d'Auge. Full of fruit and freshness, the taste reveals the aromas of apples and citrus with finesse.

Terroir

Nutrient poor clay and marl soil,
perfect for giving small fruit.

Varieties

60% of bittersweet apples, 25% bitter apples, 15% of acidic apples

Harvesting

from October to November

Alcohol cont.

5.5 % vol.

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Techniques used

Controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats. Indigenous yeasts. Stabilization of the cider is sought by carrying out successive racking. The fermentation is controlled by successive racking. The cider is bottled unpasteurized in March. Density (O.G.): 1061 after pressing, equivalent to 139 g of sugar per litre. 1017 when bottled, which gives 5.5 % alcohol after bottle fermentation has finished.

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Tasting notes

Eyes: Golden color, limpid, fine bubbles.
Nose: Fresh, ripe apple, floral note.
Mouth: Intense, round and delicate underlined by quaffable candied fruits, powerful and tannic finish.

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Nutrition

No sugar added. No gluten.
Calories per glass: 65 Cal. (12.5 cl glass)

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(Read also: Tasting Cider)

Suggestions

Storage: Keep the bottles upright in a cool cellar (8 to 12°C, 46 to 54°F ). If well cellared, it can be kept for 3 years after bottling.
It is natural that a light deposit appears.
Service: Aperitif, or to accompany white meat or fish, cheese, desserts, pancakes. Also in preparation for sauces and marinades.

Bottle types: 75 cl