La Ferme du Vastel La Tête De R'Hache - Récolte 2020

Created back in 2007 by Christophe Bouvet the Normandy farm is owned by his grandparents and has been in the family for over 150 years. Located in one of the most northern points in Normandy, it is perfect for the production of high quality cidre.

All orchards are certified organic, although Christophe takes it beyond the certified requirements ensuring life is prevalent everywhere, promoting biodiversity as much as possible. Over the years he has restored balance to the farm, creating a healthy and thriving environment.

A blend of a few different apples from all orchards. The different tanks were sampled and selected, for blending before bottling. The ferment continues in bottle for a few months until the yeasts are dead and there are sufficient bubbles. Christophe says an ‘axe head’ (La Tête de R’Hache), in the Cotentin (the peninsula in Normandy where the farm is located), is a person with a slightly hard head – a mule head, a little stubborn, with a little character.

Delicate on the palate, and perhaps the driest of the three on offer today. Not sweet, more flavourful, with a light tannic edge, and a nice touch of salt and bitter. Finishes with welcomed acidity. Very easy drinking, super smooth.