Marie Menard - a heritage bittersweet from Brittany.

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Aka Sans Richaumont - a very important heritage bittersweet cider apple variety found as a seedling by Marie Ménard at Lamballe farmers market on the coast of Brittany in 1910. Aft er pressing, a bitter, dense, tannin-rich, and deeply coloured must is obtained. These apples produce a full-bodied cider with a rich texture and intense color.It is a benchmark variety - an essential ingredient in robust Brittany style ciders that contribute up to 60% to the production of Calvados. It has low susceptibility to scab, powdery mildew, and canker. Pollination group 5. BITTERSWEET SG 1061 Malic Acid 0.32% Tannin 0.48% Bore and Fleskinger 1997 Juice Analysis Cider - Spur bearer - Ready Late October Minimum order of 5 scions - these can be of different varieties. Show more