1- Cortland Fût de Téquila Cider, Cidrerie Milton
I’m more than happy to have discovered the Cidrerie Milton’s exploration series. A series which has us discover new approaches to cider making. My favourite comes from the delightful blend of Mexican and Québec flavours. Cortland apples go through a passerillage process during the winter to concentrate their sugars and the phenol content found in the skin of the fruit. Then, the cider is aged for six months in oak barrels that were used for tequila reposado. Finally, after an on lees maturation, unfiltered, the end product offers aromas of agave, wood and spices blending perfectly with the sweetness of the Cortland apple. A cider with a lot of character and body, but well balanced, with a natural effervescence produced in the bottle.
The ideal pairing for poultry dishes such as BBQ grilled Portuguese chicken, or better still on a wood charcoal grill to bring out the aromas of the tequila barrels.
