Maison Sassy Cidre "L'Inimitable" (5.2% ABV, 750ml). This cider is made by the family that owns the Château de Sassy in Normandy. Tart apples are carefully selected, then produced using traditional pressing and fermentation methods.
Pours a deep, slightly reddish clear gold with a small head. Fairly intense aroma of musty, overripe apples, some funk, and faint prunes, with a mild dose of sulphur. Medium body, lively carbonation. Flavour is initially sweet, then tart red apples, slightly mouldy apple skins, a bit of farmyard earthiness, some acidity. Finish is dry, with some lemon, apple skins, aftertaste of some funk, apple skins, hints of citrus.
A semi-dry French cider (the company calls it "brut") with a bit too much fizz, but interesting fruit and earthy notes. 8/10.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2023