Fournier Brut Cidre de Normandie Dry Apple Cider 750ml (6 Bottle Pack)

Brand: Cidres Fournier

Release Name: Brut Cidre de Normandie Artisanal

Style/Type: Artisanal Dry Apple Cider / Cidre BrutA

ge: No Age Statement (Fresh Bottling)

Volume: 750ml

Alc/Vol (%): 4.5

Country: France

Region: Normandy

Cask Type: None (Slow fermentation followed by bottle conditioning)

Limited Edition: No (Seasonal Artisanal Release)

Award Winner: No

The story of the Fournier family and cider began in 1943, in the southern part of Normandy, at the heart of the historic region of the Dukes of Alençon. Spanning three generations of uncompromised family lineage, the cidery distinguishes itself by working solely with traditional Normandy cider-apple varieties—the bittersweet and bittersharp styles—rather than standard dessert apples, prioritizing structural depth over high volume yields. Operating out of La Lacelle, France, the estate utilizes slow-fermentation methods to preserve maximal aromatics, capturing a crisp, clean style free from industrial farmyard funk. Today, Cidres Fournier stands as a celebrated international benchmark for traditional French pomology, fiercely loved by sommeliers and specialty importers worldwide.

Gourmet beverage lovers and fine dining connoisseurs choose Fournier Brut Cider because it delivers an uncompromised level of authentic, old-world Norman craftsmanship that mass-produced industrial ciders cannot replicate. By selecting heritage cider fruit over high-yield dessert apples and avoiding artificial additives, flavorings, or water dilution, the estate ensures a pure juice expression that reveals a highly concentrated, complex character. Its lively carbonation and dry, tannic edge cut through rich dishes beautifully, making it an exquisite sparkling alternative to white wines for food pairings. The sophisticated presentation brings a touch of classic French elegance to any table, functioning as an asset for e-commerce store listings or a highly thoughtful gift for dedicated cider historians.