Manoir Kinkiz Cidre Cornouaille Dry Apple Cider (750ml)

Located 70km south of Normandy, Manoir du Kinkiz produce cider from twenty one varieties of apples grown on 30ha of orchards just outside Quimper, a commune in Brittany. This is a fantastic introduction to 'serious' cider, as it displays the characteristics that distinguish traditional, quality French cider from Australian commercial cider while remaining approachable. The style is semi-sweet, somewhat astringent, and some find it has a 'funky' character comparable to some blue cheese. 5% Alc./Vol.

Other reviews... A beautiful clear amber color, this pearling bubbly beaut from Manoir Kinkiz is footy on the nose with notes of barnyard and wet hay, but it’s also full of overripe apple and leather aromas. The front is a wave of juicy apple sweetness and gushing effervescence. This gives way to the more leathery flavors, which lead to the delicate soft tannic finish. This is a superb cider, another prime example of the quality of AOC/AOP French Cidres. - ciderexpert.com

Notes from the producers... a golden cider with fruity aromas... full-bodied, sweet and bitter, leaving a pleasant freshness on the palate. Quenches thirst, complements meals and enlivens delicious cuisine. Serve with roast pork & apple sauce or cheese & fruit platters.

Food matches: Norman gastronomes have long known cider works brilliantly with a surprising variety of dishes. Consider the classic match of roast pork with crackling and apple sauce, braised pork or rabbit deglazed with cider or roast duck served with red cabbage and apples. Goats cheeses, especially chevre styles work particularly well with cider. Slightly sweeter styles of cider, such as those produced from pears will accompany desserts like apple pie, tarte tartin, or quince flavoured ice cream.