PREMIUM SPARKLING APPLE WINE
DOSED WITH APPLE ICE WINE
Produced since 1994, NEIGE* Première was the leading inspiration of La
Face Cachée de la Pomme (hidden side of the apple). It was the very first
apple ice wine to be commercialized in Québec and throughout the world.
* NEIGE means SNOW in French.
NEIGE Bubble is a sparkling cider made from fresh hand picked apples.
Produced using the traditional method (second fermentation in the bole),
this sparkling cider is then dosed with our NEIGE Première apple ice wine
which makes it unique, special, refreshing and delicate!
TYPE: PREMIUM SPARKING APPLE WINE.
Produced and boled at the estate. Product of Québec, 7,5% alc./vol.
ORCHARD: Located in the Montérégie region, which borders the state of New
York. Long ago, the Champlain Sea covered this rocky soil.
CLIMATE: Ideal microclimate. Sunny autumn days and cool nights. Long, very
cold winters.
METHOD: TRADITIONAL (second fermentation in the bole with selected yeast)
+ 10 % (75 ml) of NEIGE apple ice wine in each 750 ml bole.
YIELD: 1 liter = 1,6 kg (3,5 lbs.) of hand picked apples.
SUGAR: 120 g/L before fermentation, 35 g/L residual.
ACIDITY:5,1/L.
GLYCÉROL: 5,8 g/L.
PRESSURE: 4,5 bars (65,27’’).
WINEMAKER: Christophe Etchebar
Autumn harvest. 80 - 90% McIntosh (apple known for its sweet and acidic taste) +
10 - 20% Lobo. From the dosage with NEIGE apple ice wine, we also find some
Spartan (very sweet apple with a slight pear flavour).
Golden yellow with light reflections. Bubbles are fine, sharp and generous.
Sparkling aspect
Pure and clean, the aroma reminds fresh apple and white flower.
Delightfully light. A perfect balance of sugar and acidity. The whole is limpid and
persistent in mouth.
Ideal to open the appetite. Perfect at the brunch or to accompany fresh fruits strawberries, carambolas - and shellfish.
Serve cold.
Ready to serve in any occasion.
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Double Gold, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2013
SAQ
750 ml +11398253