Review of Marquis de Saint-Loup’s Cidre de Normandie Brut.  It is my first time trying anything from this cidery.

Cider:  Cidre de Normandie Brut
Cidery:  Marquis de Saint-Loup
Cidery Location:  France
ABV:  4.5%
How Supplied:  750ml corked & caged bottles
Style:  French cidre

 

Availability:  in Western Washington, plus online sales (to AK, CA, DC, ID, ND, NH, NM, NV, OR, and WA), both through  Beauchamp Imports / French Cider Inc.

Cider Description:  This is an approachable brut cidre—all natural, fermented, pure apple juice, lightly sparkling and not too sweet. A go-to cidre for nearly any occasion, it is equally well-suited for a meal of shareable small plates or for grander special occasions. Delicious served by the glass at the bar, in an ice bucket tableside, or to guests at a rehearsal dinner. This cidre has an effervescence that lasts.

Cidery Description:  see here

Price:  ~ $11.99
Where Bought:  Central Market, North of Seattle
Where Drank:  home
How Found:  browsing

First Impression:  Light amber hue.  Low carbonation.  Smells of apple juice.

Tasting Notes:  On the sweeter side of semi-dry.  Light bodied.  Low tartness and acidity.  Hints of tannins.  No sourness, bitterness, or funk.  Notes of apple juice & pomace with hints of orange.  Quick finish.  Low complexity.  Moderate flavor intensity.  High sessionability and apple flavor.

My Opinion:  I liked it.  However, it was less complex than many of the other French ciders I’ve had.

Most Similar to:  Kystin Opalyne

Closing Notes:  French cider is one of my favorites.

Have you tried French cider?  What did you think?