Micro-Cuvée N°1 bio

France, Normandy, Cotentin, Cidre Cotentin AOP
Bottle
Identity
Producer Maison Herout
Vol 75
Color yellow-orange
Sweetness off-dry
Tasting
Color Desc bright, golden-orange hue with luminous clarity.
Aroma delicate honey-blossom notes, subtle baked-apple nuances, faint whispers of aged Calvados, gentle toasted oak and faint bread-crust aromas.
Palate medium-light body, crisp acidity balanced by a gentle sweetness, fine tannic texture from oak aging, and a refined mousse-like mouthfeel.
Finish long, silky finish with lingering tannic softness, lingering citrus-apple and faint oak-spice nuances.
Food Pairing pairs beautifully with soft cheeses (Camembert, Brie), pork dishes, roasted poultry, and fruit-based desserts.
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
Organic Yes
ABV % 6.5
Aging Process oak barrel aging for at least 3 months in ex-Calvados barrels and then bottled without added carbonation (natural, still cider).
Fermentation traditional natural fermentation in vats for several months, followed by a minimum of 3 months of aging in oak barrels.
Terroir
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc hand-picked apples from the estate’s biodynamic-certified orchard and pressed in a traditional wooden press.
Interesting facts
The cider is aged for at least three months in ex-Calvados oak barrels, which adds subtle oak and Calvados-derived aromatics to the still, organic cider. Only 3,900 bottles were produced, each individually numbered.