{"product_id":"herout-micro-cuvee-no-3-organic-sparkling-cider-2020-750ml","title":"Hérout Micro Cuvée No. 3 Organic Sparkling Cider 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHérout Micro Cuvée No. 3 2020 is an organic sparkling cider from Maison Hérout in the Cotentin peninsula of Normandy, bottled at 5.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructured and taut, it stands out for its beautiful tannic structure and notes of fresh pear. It ferments for six months in oak barrels that previously held Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, then is bottled without any added gas. After a natural foaming in the bottle, it ages 20 months on slats before disgorging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is pale gold and completely clear. The nose is fine, with slightly woody notes over aromas of pear. On the palate it shows very fine bubbles and a fresh bitterness for a vinous cider, its tannins reinforced by the ageing, with a hint of acidity on the finish. A dry, structured cider made for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaison Hérout's Cotentin AOP ciders are unpasteurised and made from 100% pure juice of organic cider apples. The family orchard covers 10 hectares of high-stem and low-stem trees between 10 and 65 years old, with more than 25 apple varieties, including the Rouge de Cantepie, once found only in this orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe orchard sits on the Armorican Massif, on schist, sandstone and ancient granite under a deep silty soil. Maison Hérout was founded in Auvers in 1946, has farmed organically since the 1970s and led the creation of the Cotentin AOP in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold and clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, slightly woody, with pear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine bubbles, fresh bitterness, firm tannins and a hint of acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maison Hérout, Auvers, Cotentin, Normandy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic sparkling cider, traditional method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months in ex-Chardonnay and Pinot Noir barrels, 20 months on slats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe chilled, at about 45 to 50°F, in a wine glass. It pairs well with roast pork, Normandy cheeses such as Camembert and Pont-l'Évêque, oysters and seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Micro Cuvée No. 3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA barrel-fermented, bottle-conditioned organic cider from Maison Hérout in Normandy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it dry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is a dry, structured cider made for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it organic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it is made from organic cider apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wine\"\u003eWine collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Hérout","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68199872069941,"sku":"VWS200428309","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-46154.webp?v=1794519168","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/herout-micro-cuvee-no-3-organic-sparkling-cider-2020-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}