Domaine Dupont - Cydon 375ml

PRODUCER NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “This natural sparkling wine was born from the idea of ​​combining two fruits from the Rosaceae family: the quince, fruit from forgotten orchards, and the apple, traditional fruit from the Pays d'Auge. This original co-fermentation reveals a delicious quaffable cider, with unexpected aromas of blood orange peel mixed with the freshness of the apple.”

TASTING: “EYES - Yellow color, golden reflection; NOSE - Acacia honey and white flowers. After aeration, fresh and vegetal fragrance with notes of apricots and raisins; MOUTH - Powerful and structured. The bitterness of quince combined with the acidity of apple reveals unexpected aromas of blood orange peel and a finish mixing citrus and spices. (5% ABV)”

PRODUCTION: “Controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats. Indigenous yeasts. Stabilization of the cider is sought by carrying out successive racking. Unpasteurized cider. Bottling from March to April.”

TERROIR: Victot-Pontfol. Nutrient poor clay and oxfordian marl soil.
VARIETIES: 60% bittersweet apples, 40% quinces.
HARVEST: October to November