Made from 100 % organic Normandy cider apples (5 varieties) grown and harvested near the Chateau de Sassy.

Maison Sassy Brut Cider 5.2% - 6 x 750ml - Hand-Crafted

Biddenden’s wines have gone from strength to strength, but the estate’s cider production is also noteworthy.Originating from the Chateau de Sassy, Normandy, the tradition of cidre and calvados making has been preserved by Xavier’s family since 1852. After first selling Brothers Pear Cider down the road at Glastonbury in 1995, festival-goers loved it so much that Brothers found themselves retailing to supermarkets. Weston’s has been making cider since 1880, pressing, blending and fermenting fruit from its orchards into ciders and perries. To make the cider, the team uses a pneumatic Champagne press that works gently so it doesn’t introduce any harsh tannins into the juice. Maison Sassy are disrupting centuries of French tradition with their innovative approach to cider production.

Sassy Small-Batch Cidre 5% - Majestic Wine Sassy Small-Batch Cidre 5% - Majestic Wine

Storage or technical access is strictly necessary for the purpose of legitimate interest to allow the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or the user, or for the sole purpose of transmitting a communication on an electronic communications network. Marrying family history with modern technology, their vision is to produce cider that is crafted with respect to tradition and creativity in an artisan style. They've been producing cider for some 15 years now and their dedication to making cider with 100% juice has made their drinks a delight.But they also wanted to make a cider that tasted a bit different while staying true to their Norman roots. Its flavour is thanks to a mix of Dabinett, Harry Masters Jersey, Michelin and Yarlington Mill apples. When you come in, you can find your new favourite bottle at our tasting counter, hire glasses, flutes and chiller bins free* and pick up some ice.

Sassy Poiré Low Alcohol Cider 2.5% Abv - 12 x 330ml Maison Sassy Poiré Low Alcohol Cider 2.5% Abv - 12 x 330ml

Their products are all natural, made with 100% pure fruit juice from a complex blend of hand-selected cider apples and pears.

He’s features editor for the Master of Malt blog as well as contributing to various publications and has appeared on BBC radio and TV. The result is a clean sophisticated sorbet-esque style that is far removed from those funky farmyard flavours so often associated with Normandy cider.