Givre
Apple "sweet wine"
This non sparkling "sweet wine" from apples, low in alcohol, has unique aromatic richness and sweetness. Domaine Dupont exclusive. Givre won a prize at the Innovative Food from Normandy competition. Organic.
- Terroir
- Nutrient poor clay and marl soil,
perfect for giving small fruit. - Varieties
- 60% of bittersweet apples
40% of acid apples - Harvesting
- from October to November
- Bottling
- From March to July
- Residual Sugar
- 159 g per liter
- Alcohol cont.
- 12% vol.
- Certification
- Certified as Organic by FR-BIO-09
Techniques used
The cider ferments in stainless steel
vats. If calvados is made by
double distillation (high temperature
extraction), Givre is made by
cooling the cider to very low
temperature. At these temperatures,
crystals of ice form. They are
separated from the liquid, which
is thereby enriched with sugar, alcohol
and body. Eight stages of chilling
are needed in order to obtain
Givre.
Tasting notes
Eyes: Deep gold, coppery reflections, slightly mahogany, bright, limpid.
Nose: Caramelized apple, with notes of stone fruits.
Mouth: Round, rich, very concentrated. Nice depth, very fresh mouth finish. Large range of cooked apples, revealing great complexity.
Nutrition
No sugar added.
Suggestions
Storage: Keep the bottles upright or lying down in a cool cellar (8 to 12°C, 46 to 54°F ). Givre keeps a long time. After opening, keep cold and drink within a week to avoid any trace of oxidation.
Service: Serve chilled. Goes with blue cheese, pan-fried foie gras, desserts made with apples (Tart Tatin, crumble), nuts, chocolate or red fruits.
Press comments
Challenge Best French Wine & Spirit for Asia: Gold medal
Bottle type: 37,5 cl