Dupont Givré Cidre de Glace

Givré is an ice cider from Domaine Dupont in Normandy, a still apple wine with a gently sweet character. It is made from 67% bittersweet apples and 33% tart apples. The cider is fermented in stainless steel tanks, then chilled to very low temperatures so that ice crystals form. These are separated from the liquid, which concentrates the sugar, alcohol and aromatic compounds. The process takes eight cooling stages. The colour is a bright orange with subtle mahogany highlights. The flavours are original, soft and lively. Serve it well chilled, with foie gras, a strong cheese, walnut tart, dark chocolate mousse or tarte tatin.