{"title":"Domaine Johanna Cécillon","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohanna and Louis \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eCécillon\u003c\/span\u003e make some of our favorite French ciders that are available here in the U.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_04c40667\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Johanna Cécillon Estate has 14 hectares of cider apple orchards in northeastern Brittany, France - in the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecommunes of Trédias and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSévignac. Comprised of n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eine different orchards , which were once inhabited by Gallic tribes known as the Coriosolites of the Armorican confederation. They are hilly, composed of meadows and hedgerows. The old orchard plots are accessible via sunken roads and old paths bordered by granite stone walls. More than twenty different varieties of sweet, bittersweet, bitter, and tart apples are harvested by hand each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe orchards are all certified organic agriculture (AB) and biodynamic agriculture (Demeter). All fruit is harvested from September through December, and allowed to sit until peak ripeness before pressing. Naturally fermented, with no added sulfites or other preservatives. Refined and rustic, French farmhouse ciders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-johanna-cecillon-cidre-de-bretagne-french-cider-dinova","title":"Domaine Johanna Cécillon - Cidre Divona (750 mL)","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohanna Cécillon's \u003cem\u003eCidre Divona\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an off-dry French Cider from the Brittany region in France. A delightful, slightly complex roller coaster ride on the palate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e'Divona' is named after the local Celtic Goddess of Sacred Springs in Brittany. This vintage is made with fruit harvested in the 2021 growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tasting phenomenal as of Fall 2026 with considerable aging potential yet. It's a semi-dry to dry sparkling cider with high levels of acidity and medium-plus tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe palate opens up with notes of bittersweet apple and tart green apple, followed quickly by strong acidity that carries more tart green apple, minerality, and notes of citrusy grapefruit, lime zest, and lime juice. Slightly tart for a French cider, the acidity in this cider comes in a couple of mouthwatering waves. Strong tannins emerge as the acidity falls back; drying tannic linger in the finish with a funky phenolic bite at the end.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Johanna Cecillon\u003c\/strong\u003e uses only organic apple varieties that are indigenous to the Breton region of France. All of their ciders and perry are made with a natural, native fermentation and with no added sulfites. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe apples are harvested from their estate orcahrd by hand from October to December. The fruit is stored in crates until they reach optimum ripeness. Fermentation takes place in vats, followed by blending in barrels. Their\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ciders are typically all bottled at the end of April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Johanna Cécillon","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":52475950072024,"sku":"6-4","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottles ($20 Off)","offer_id":52475950104792,"sku":"6-5","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottles ($40 Off)","offer_id":52475950137560,"sku":"6-6","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7384\/9690\/files\/CidreDivona.heic?v=1718682827"},{"product_id":"domaine-cecillon-cidre-de-bretagne-french-cider-france-brittany","title":"Domaine Johanna Cécillon - Cidre Nantosuelta (750 mL)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohanna Cécillon - \u003cem\u003eCidre Nantosuelta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - the slightest of rustic farmhouse funk in this French cider presents just enough of itself to transport you to the romantic vibe of touring an orchard based cider in France's Breton region. \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e'\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNantosuelta' \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ein Celtic means “Valley of the Sun” and is a goddess of Celtic springs. This vintage is made with fruit from the 2021 harvest, and is a blend of sweet and bittersweet Breton apple varieties. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOrganic cider, Natural Fermentation, and with no added sulfites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sparkling with lush bittersweet apple notes, tannins and acidity in great balance, and hints of lime \u0026amp; lemon zest. Moderately complex - this cider drinks semi-dry, with fruity apple-forward notes that give a slightly sweeter perception on the front of the palate, then finishes with a dry bite from the tannins and sparkle. The \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eclassic French bittersweet apple notes and medium-plus tannins in this cidre de bretagne will not disappoint! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDomaine Cecillon - Cidre ‘Nantosuelta’ 2021 Bretagne, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDomaine Johanna Cecillon uses only organic apple varieties that are indigenous to the Breton region of France. All of their ciders and perry are made with a natural, native fermentation and with no added sulfites. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe apples are harvested from their estate orcahrd by hand from October to December. The fruit is stored in crates until they reach optimum ripeness. Fermentation takes place in vats, followed by blending in barrels. Their\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ciders are typically all bottled at the end of April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Johanna Cécillon","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":52475951677656,"sku":"1-2","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottles ($20 Off)","offer_id":52475951710424,"sku":"1-3","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottles ($40 Off)","offer_id":52475951743192,"sku":"1-4","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7384\/9690\/files\/CidreNantosuelta.heic?v=1718682893"},{"product_id":"domaine-johanna-cecillon-poire-belenos-brittany-perry-cider","title":"Domaine Johanna Cécillon - Poire Belenos (750 mL)","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohanna Cecillon's \u003cem\u003ePoire Belenos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry French Perry from the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBrittany region in France. This perry has a \u003cspan\u003ecomplex nose of pear and citrus aromas. On the palate, it's dry with a touch of iodine, slight salinity and a lemony finish. Light oxidative golden color,  and the bubbles are fine. Beautiful minerality, very refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe terroir in this region is rich with deep loamy soil. The large pear trees on the estate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewere planted fairly spaced out, every 7 meters on a meadow. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe pear trees are sheltered from the wind with grassy strips, which encourages diversity. The fruit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e harvested by hand in September and stored in wooden crates under cover to allow better ripeness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work in the cellar is carried out delicately so as not to upset the perry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFermentation is naturally started with indigenous yeast, and is managed in vats as single varietals, later blended after fermentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe perry is bottled at the end of April, without the addition of sulfur, non-carbonated and unpasteurized. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second fermentation then takes place in the bottles for a natural sparkle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottles are stored for 24 months and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethen disgorged on the fly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairings – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal as an aperitif or to accompany oysters, shellfish, artichoke tartare, celery gratin, blue cheese, dark chocolate, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCidre Poiré ‘Belenos’ 2018 from Bretagne, France. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of indigenous Breton pears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Domaine Johanna Cecillon\u003c\/strong\u003e uses only organic apple and pear varieties that are indigenous to the Breton region of France. All of their ciders and perry are made with a natural, native fermentation and with no added sulfites. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe apples are harvested from their estate orcahrd by hand from October to December. The fruit is stored in crates until they reach optimum ripeness. Fermentation takes place in vats, followed by blending in barrels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Johanna Cécillon","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":52475954102488,"sku":"C5-4","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottles ($20 Off)","offer_id":52475954135256,"sku":"C5-5","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottles ($40 Off)","offer_id":52475954168024,"sku":"C5-6","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7384\/9690\/files\/Domaine_Cecillon_Poir_Belenos.jpg?v=1731480413"},{"product_id":"domaine-johanna-cecillon-cidre-nerios-brittany-breton-french-dry-cider","title":"Domaine Johanna Cécillon - Cidre Nérios (750 mL)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJohanna Cécillon - \u003cem\u003eCidre \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNérios\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from a blend of bittersweet Breton apples. Organically grown on old Celtic orchards in Brittany, France. This rustic farmhouse cider is dry and tannic, and packs some intensity. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNérios is a copper color, with fine bubbles. It has a slight caramel, licorice, and vanilla flavor on the palate, with a hint of bitterness on the finish. Rustic - it's leathery with notes of barnyard, hores blanket, and bittersweet phenolics that pack a punch. Sure to please folks who love a good, bold cider with some farmhouse funk to it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDecanted or given time to breath the intensity on this cider mellows considerably\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDomaine Cecillon - Cidre ‘\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNérios\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e’ 2021 Bretagne, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDomaine Johanna Cecillon uses only organic apple varieties that are indigenous to the Breton region of France. All of their ciders and perry are made with a natural, native fermentation and with no added sulfites. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe apples are harvested from their estate orcahrd by hand from October to December. The fruit is stored in crates until they reach optimum ripeness. Fermentation takes place in vats, followed by blending in barrels. Their\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ciders are typically all bottled at the end of April. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Johanna Cécillon","offers":[{"title":"1 Bottle","offer_id":52475957575896,"sku":"1-2","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottles ($20 Off)","offer_id":52475957608664,"sku":"1-3","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottles ($40 Off)","offer_id":52475957641432,"sku":"1-4","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7384\/9690\/files\/CidreNantosuelta.heic?v=1718682893"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7384\/9690\/collections\/Domaine_Johanna_Cecillon_Brittany_Breton_Cider_France_French.png?v=1789617553","url":"https:\/\/www.pressthenpress.com\/collections\/domaine-johanna-cecillon.oembed","provider":"Press Then Press Cider Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}