Downstream - Champagne Method Cider (Brut Nature) - 2021
A Sparkling, Dry Champagne Method Fine Cider. A super-vibrant, wonderfully dry cider with a hint of quince on the nose, a mineral, sea spray and oyster shell-like freshness, and a gooseberry tart finish.
Originally destined to be blended as part of the 2021 Appellation vintage, that hint of quince appeared as we were taking a tank sample and meant we kept this to one side to allow the flavours to fully develop. As with each of our Champagne Method Fine Ciders, this is made 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. These undergo a spontaneous primary fermentation before secondary fermentation with champagne yeast and a further two plus years maturation on the lees in the bottle before being hand riddled and disgorged. Here we added an extremely small dosage, of considerably less than 2.5g/l.
For more information on the Champagne Method, take a look here.
Best enjoyed well chilled, from a flute or tulip. The perfect seafood accompaniment.
Style Champagne Method, Sparkling, Dry
Vintage 2021
Varieties Blend of Heritage Devon Varieties
ABV 8%
SO₂ 30ppm added at disgorgement
Production Wild yeast primary fermentation, Champagne yeast secondary fermentation, Oak-aged, unfiltered, fined
A Sparkling, Dry Champagne Method Fine Cider. A super-vibrant, wonderfully dry cider with a hint of quince on the nose, a mineral, sea spray and oyster shell-like freshness, and a gooseberry tart finish.
Originally destined to be blended as part of the 2021 Appellation vintage, that hint of quince appeared as we were taking a tank sample and meant we kept this to one side to allow the flavours to fully develop. As with each of our Champagne Method Fine Ciders, this is made 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. These undergo a spontaneous primary fermentation before secondary fermentation with champagne yeast and a further two plus years maturation on the lees in the bottle before being hand riddled and disgorged. Here we added an extremely small dosage, of considerably less than 2.5g/l.
For more information on the Champagne Method, take a look here.
Best enjoyed well chilled, from a flute or tulip. The perfect seafood accompaniment.
Style Champagne Method, Sparkling, Dry
Vintage 2021
Varieties Blend of Heritage Devon Varieties
ABV 8%
SO₂ 30ppm added at disgorgement
Production Wild yeast primary fermentation, Champagne yeast secondary fermentation, Oak-aged, unfiltered, fined
A Sparkling, Dry Champagne Method Fine Cider. A super-vibrant, wonderfully dry cider with a hint of quince on the nose, a mineral, sea spray and oyster shell-like freshness, and a gooseberry tart finish.
Originally destined to be blended as part of the 2021 Appellation vintage, that hint of quince appeared as we were taking a tank sample and meant we kept this to one side to allow the flavours to fully develop. As with each of our Champagne Method Fine Ciders, this is made 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. These undergo a spontaneous primary fermentation before secondary fermentation with champagne yeast and a further two plus years maturation on the lees in the bottle before being hand riddled and disgorged. Here we added an extremely small dosage, of considerably less than 2.5g/l.
For more information on the Champagne Method, take a look here.
Best enjoyed well chilled, from a flute or tulip. The perfect seafood accompaniment.
Style Champagne Method, Sparkling, Dry
Vintage 2021
Varieties Blend of Heritage Devon Varieties
ABV 8%
SO₂ 30ppm added at disgorgement
Production Wild yeast primary fermentation, Champagne yeast secondary fermentation, Oak-aged, unfiltered, fined
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.