Champagne Method Cider (Brut) - Oak - 2018
A Sparkling Dry Champagne Method Fine Cider. Only 72 bottles produced. A hint of Oak and extended aging on Champagne lees has given this rich, intense Sparkling Fine Cider structure, length and vivacity. Think the caramelised butter and burnt sugar aromas of a creme brulée, with a hint of prunes, baked apple and cinnamon spice.
Each of our Champagne Method Fine Ciders are made from a field blend of apples from unsprayed traditional Devon orchards. Varieties are chosen for their bright, fresh acidity, alongside a handful of sweet Devon cider apples to smooth & round. Here, a long, slow wild primary fermentation was followed by 6 months maturation in French Oak, before secondary fermentation and maturation on Champagne yeast for 3-4 years. Each bottle was then hand riddled & disgorged with the addition of 11g/l brut dosage.
A rich indulgence. Serve lightly chilled in a flute or tulip, alongside your favourite smoked cheese.
Style Oak-aged, Champagne Method, Sparkling, Dry
Vintage 2018
Varieties Blend of Heritage Devon Varieties
ABV 8%
SO₂
Production Wild yeast primary fermentation, Champagne yeast secondary fermentation, Oak-aged, unfiltered, unfined, vegan
All of our English Fine Ciders are made with just apples handpicked from the traditional Devon orchards we manage for both fruit and biodiversity in the Exe Valley. Here diverse wild flowers and grasses flourish below the trees, grazed by our flock of Shropshire sheep or an orchard owner’s calves.
A Sparkling Dry Champagne Method Fine Cider. Only 72 bottles produced. A hint of Oak and extended aging on Champagne lees has given this rich, intense Sparkling Fine Cider structure, length and vivacity. Think the caramelised butter and burnt sugar aromas of a creme brulée, with a hint of prunes, baked apple and cinnamon spice.
Each of our Champagne Method Fine Ciders are made from a field blend of apples from unsprayed traditional Devon orchards. Varieties are chosen for their bright, fresh acidity, alongside a handful of sweet Devon cider apples to smooth & round. Here, a long, slow wild primary fermentation was followed by 6 months maturation in French Oak, before secondary fermentation and maturation on Champagne yeast for 3-4 years. Each bottle was then hand riddled & disgorged with the addition of 11g/l brut dosage.
A rich indulgence. Serve lightly chilled in a flute or tulip, alongside your favourite smoked cheese.
Style Oak-aged, Champagne Method, Sparkling, Dry
Vintage 2018
Varieties Blend of Heritage Devon Varieties
ABV 8%
SO₂
Production Wild yeast primary fermentation, Champagne yeast secondary fermentation, Oak-aged, unfiltered, unfined, vegan
All of our English Fine Ciders are made with just apples handpicked from the traditional Devon orchards we manage for both fruit and biodiversity in the Exe Valley. Here diverse wild flowers and grasses flourish below the trees, grazed by our flock of Shropshire sheep or an orchard owner’s calves.
A Sparkling Dry Champagne Method Fine Cider. Only 72 bottles produced. A hint of Oak and extended aging on Champagne lees has given this rich, intense Sparkling Fine Cider structure, length and vivacity. Think the caramelised butter and burnt sugar aromas of a creme brulée, with a hint of prunes, baked apple and cinnamon spice.
Each of our Champagne Method Fine Ciders are made from a field blend of apples from unsprayed traditional Devon orchards. Varieties are chosen for their bright, fresh acidity, alongside a handful of sweet Devon cider apples to smooth & round. Here, a long, slow wild primary fermentation was followed by 6 months maturation in French Oak, before secondary fermentation and maturation on Champagne yeast for 3-4 years. Each bottle was then hand riddled & disgorged with the addition of 11g/l brut dosage.
A rich indulgence. Serve lightly chilled in a flute or tulip, alongside your favourite smoked cheese.
Style Oak-aged, Champagne Method, Sparkling, Dry
Vintage 2018
Varieties Blend of Heritage Devon Varieties
ABV 8%
SO₂
Production Wild yeast primary fermentation, Champagne yeast secondary fermentation, Oak-aged, unfiltered, unfined, vegan
All of our English Fine Ciders are made with just apples handpicked from the traditional Devon orchards we manage for both fruit and biodiversity in the Exe Valley. Here diverse wild flowers and grasses flourish below the trees, grazed by our flock of Shropshire sheep or an orchard owner’s calves.