Rose de Torny

At a Glance

  • Varieties: Rose de Torny, an apple variety first identified in 2001 and 20% Blanche de Romont
  • Terroir: From Jacques' newest organic orchard located in Rue, planted in 2013
  • Agriculture: The majority of this cuvée is from Jacques' own orchard of grafted trees
  • Cider-making: Crushed, light maceration (2-72 hours) before pressing, light settling and clarification (with natural mushroom extract) before partial indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Two to three light filtrations ensure that the desired residual sugar levels are attained. Natural prise de mousse in bottle. Low sulfur additions (about 20mg/L) before bottling.
  • Sweetness: Sec

Additional Info

The floral nose is marked by a discrete hint of rose. Quite fruity in the attack with citrus written all over it. The finish is distinctly long lasting, an intersection of light sugar, acidity, and precise tannins. Very capable of ageing. A rich cider capable of partnering with deeper flavors: duck, sweet & sour sauce, dessert…