Cidre Cotentin

This unpasteurized sparkling cider is produced in the northern half of the department of La Manche, and it is predominantly made from the fruit juice of bitter and bittersweet apple varieties. The cider has a fine sparkle and ranges from straw yellow to orange-yellow.

It is characterized by a good balance of freshness and subtle acidity, while it typically displays aromas of dried grass and butter. Cidre Cotentin ciders range from 3,5% to 5,5% ABV, and the varieties marked as extra brut tend to have a more pronounced bitterness and slightly firmer tannic structure.