About GALIPETTE
GALIPETTE stems from a long tradition of French cider making. Its apple cooperative is the oldest of its kind in France and brings together hundreds of apple growers across Brittany and Normandy. The members grow and harvest the highest quality cider apples with passion for their craft and a love for their terroir, as these families have done for generations.
Our name describes a joyous leap forward; a ‘forward roll’. Producing French ciders in a contemporary form, made using traditional natural methods that deserve our support, always in thoughtful co-operation with our partners, we hope to bring something new to the world.
A taste for GALIPETTE.
GALIPETTE Products
GALIPETTE BRUT
Cider
4.5% ABV
GALIPETTE BRUT is where it all began, our first cider. Delightfully dry to medium-dry, it strikes a perfect balance between acidity and tannins, dryness and sweetness, and between ciders old and new.
The unique assemblage balances all four styles of cider apple: bitter, bitter-sweet, sweet, and sharp, in varieties such as Marie Ménard, Kermerrien and Judor. They come from traditional apple orchards near the river Rance in northern Brittany’s Côtes-d’Armor; this is a cider true to its roots, and ours.
Tasting Notes:
Slow fermented for medium strength, it has a lovely harmony of earthy aromas and vibrant tastes. Enjoy this zingy unwinder just as it is or discover its food-friendly nature with lightly spicy food.
Package Configurations:
Bottles:
6 x 4 x 11.2oz (330ml)
Kegs:
20L (1/6 barrel)
GALIPETTE BIOLOGIQUE
Cider
4.0% ABV
GALIPETTE BIOLOGIQUE is our organic cuvée, made from 100% organic cider apples. It has an exciting wildflower character that naturally varies with the seasons in authentic organic style.
The assemblage majors on bitter-sweet apples with just a hint of sweet varieties, such as Carting, Sweet Moen and Belle Fille de la Manche, all native to the centuries-old orchards of Normandy. Light fermentation preserves the natural floral aromas and yields a lower alcohol level.
Tasting Notes:
Sweeter on the nose and true to the Normandy style of cider, enjoy this refreshing feel-good fizz on a sunny summer’s day, or explore its intriguing sweet-savory nature with a fresh goat’s cheese.
Package Configurations:
Bottles:
6 x 4 x 11.2oz (330ml)