Missùs 2018 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Missùs 2018 1500ml Magnum by Lesuffleur

Colour & Appearance

Intense, tending towards amber gold yellow with lively, fine perlage. The magnum bottle lends the cider additional ageing potential and already displays a remarkable depth of colour.

Nose

A complex, multi-layered bouquet that reveals the quintessence of acid-driven apple varieties. Apple quince and woodruff meet lemon, pine honey and mineral notes of stone. Surprising hints of hop and Gueuze lend this Grand Cru of Calvados an almost beer-like complexity that sets it apart from conventional ciders.

Palate

Taut, forceful entry with a precise acidity arc that forms the backbone of this extraordinary cider. The phenolic structure is remarkably elegant, with fine tannins reminiscent of a great white wine. Fresh fruit and windfall apples alternate with yeast notes, citrus fruits and again this fascinating hop bitterness. Deep, fresh, sustained – a cider of impressive length.

Finish

Long-lasting and carried by taut acidity, with mineral echoes and a subtle phenolic texture that resonates for minutes afterwards.

Terroir & Origin

From the historic orchards La Folletière and Friardel in the Calvados region. The tall trees, some over a hundred years old, are loosely distributed (100-150 trees/hectare) and produce apples of extraordinary concentration. Varieties such as Rambeau, René Martin, Locard Vert and an ancient Grisse de Lisieux characterise the style.

Apple Variety & Vinification

Nine different acid-driven apple varieties, hand-picked and sorted. Spontaneous fermentation, maturation using Méthode traditionelle. Bottled on 2nd March 2019, Dégorgement on 6th December 2021 – nearly three years sur lattes lend this cider its complexity and depth.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Scallops with cider, apple and young leek, halibut fillet with cider-shallot sauce or pork belly with cider-apple sauce. The acidity structure harmonises superbly with seafood and fatty meats.

Special Features

For cider maker Benoit Lesuffleur the quintessence of his work and a true Grand Cru of Calvados. The magnum bottling underscores the ambition of this extraordinary cider.