Cidre Reserve
Cider aged in Oak

Cidre Dupont Reserve is aged six months in oak casks which were used to hold Calvados. This aging gives subtlety and excellent complexity. Organic cider.

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

Alcohol cont.

7.5 % vol.

Certification

Certified as Organic by FR-BIO-09

Techniques used

Double fermentation in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts. Then, the cider is transferred to 68 hectoliter casks that have contained Calvados, where it will slowly mature for six months. Total control of natural effervescence through a passage in closed vats before bottling. Unpasteurized cider.
Density (O.G.): 1060 after pressing, equivalent to 127g of sugar per litre. 1020 when bottled, which gives 7.5% alcohol.

Tasting notes

Eye: Golden color with orange highlights. Fine bubbles.
Nose: Indulgent, with aromas of roasted apples underscored by notes of vanilla and caramel, a touch of citrus and sweet spices.
Palate: Round and complex. Beautiful aromatic range: caramelized apples, vanilla, cooked prune, citrus notes, a perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, fruitiness and tannins. Aging in Calvados barrels brings lovely depth to the tasting, enhanced by the smooth, mellow tannins of the Calvados.

Nutrition

No sugar added. No gluten. Calories per glass: 85 Cal. (12.5 cl glass)

Suggestions

Store bottles upright. Can be kept for 4 to 5 years under good conditions. As this cider is produced without microfiltration or pasteurization, sediment may appear at the bottom of the bottle due to tannin precipitation.
Serve between 8 and 12 °C (46–54 °F). A gastronomic cider: pairs well with poultry and white meat, fish in cream sauce, strong cheeses, apple desserts, or, more traditionally, with sweet or savory crêpes.

Press comments

Caveman Magazine: "A gourmet trip to Normandy."
Nordic International Cider Awards 2022 : Silver Award
 "Complex, letting apple through many levels. Nice one."
Elle à Table : "The mouth is round and highly seductive..."
La Revue du Vin de France: "A gourmet cider"
Challenge Best French Wines & Spirits for Asia: Gold medal in 2016

Bottle type: 33 cl - 75 cl - 20L Keykeg