Maison Herout MICRO-CUVÉE N°2 bio (extra brut) 2020

France, Normandy, Cotentin, Cidre Cotentin AOP
Bottle
Identity
Producer Maison Herout
Vol 0.75
Classification AOP
Grapes Petit Amer, Feuillard, Binet Rouge, Rouge-de-Cantepie, Taureau, Gros amer
Color yellow gold to yellow orange
Sweetness extra brut
Tasting
Color Desc yellow gold to yellow orange with fine effervescence
Aroma subtle aromas with a great freshness bitterness, tangy notes
Palate assertive tannic structure, balanced acidity with beautiful freshness and bitterness
Finish long, refreshing finish, delicate and persistent bitterness
Food Pairing ideal with pancakes, appetizers, charcuterie, creamy cheeses
Enology
Organic Yes
Natural Yes
Aging Process Ancestral method with natural carbonation in the bottle, disgorgement based on Extra-Brut, traditional clarification in the bottle
Fermentation First slow natural fermentation in tank with indigenous yeasts, bottle fermentation for carbonation
Terroir
Altitude (m) low altitude
Soil Low undulating plateaus with very gentle hills, at low altitude, in a hedged landscape with natural hedges
Vine Age apple trees aged 10 to 65 years depending on the plots
Interesting facts
Maison Hérout has been a pioneer in the production of organic cider of excellence since 1946, with a 100% organic orchard since the 1970s. The Micro-Cuvée No. 2 is disgorged based on Extra-Brut, using the traditional method of clarification in the bottle.