Le Père Jules - Demi-Sec Cider (750 mL)
Le Père Jules - Demi-Sec Cider (750 mL)
Le Pere Jules' Cidre Demi-Sec - newly available and imported just for us, we're thrilled to finally make the Demi Sec (semi-dry) version of this classic Cidre de Normandie available to cider lovers in the U.S.
Le Pere Jules ciders are quintessential representations of the French ciders from the Normandy region in France. Made by the Desfrièches family for more than 100 years. They grow heirloom French cider apple varieties on their farm, and each cider is a blend of more than 20 varieties - primarily Mettais, Domaine, Frequin Rouge, Rambault, Argile Grise, Argile Rouge, and Bisquet. The apples are hand harvested each October and then left in dry storage for 2 weeks prior to pressing - this process promotes sugar concentration.
The cider is then fermented for up to 4 months before being bottled and cellared for at least 6 weeks. Secondary fermentation in the bottle results in the sparkling cider. The cider is released in three versions with varying levels of dryness/sweetness: Cidre Brut (dry), Cidre Demi-Sec (semi-dry), and Cidre Doux (sweet). Most ciders from Normandy drink a bit sweeter than traditional ciders from other parts of the world; Brut ciders from Normandy tend to drink relatively semi-dry, Demi-Sec ciders drink relatively semi-sweet, and Cidre Doux ciders are very sweet. The considerable amount of tannins in ciders from Normandy help balance and cut through the sweetness.
Grab a couple bottles of Le Pere Jules Cider and pair it with a bottle of Le Pere Jules Pommeau de Normandie!
About Le Pere Jules: The story begins in 1919 with Jules Desfrièches – who had already earned the nickname of “Père” Jules or “Father” Jules – with a love for his region and its apples, decided to turn his passion into his trade. I 1923, Jules distilled Calvados for the first time. In 1949 his son, Léon Desfrièches, joined the family business. On his arrival, he created the brand “Le Père Jules,” in honor of his father. Thierry Desfrièches, the grandson of “Père”Jules joined his father in the business in 1976. Finally, Guillaume Desfrièches, Thierry’s son, joined the family business after he finished his studies in oenology in 2002 to become the fourth generation in the affair.
Shop our entire collection of French Cidre, Poire, and Pommeau here. We carry the widest variety of ciders from France, including many from Normandy & Brittany. Join our French Cider Club to get a recurring box with a mix of French Ciders customized to your preferences.
- Dry-to-Sweet Scale: Semi-Sweet
- Tannins:
- Acidity:
- 🍎🍐 Varieties: Frequin Rouge, Rambault, Mettais, Domaine, and Argile Rouge
- Features: Blend
- ABV: %
- Format: 750 mL Bottle
- Shipping available across U.S.
- In stock, ready to ship
- Inventory on the way
