Calville Blanc d'Hiver Cider Juice

A French Heirloom Fit for Royalty, Pressed and Ready

Calville Blanc d'Hiver is one of the oldest and most celebrated apple varieties in the world. Documented in France as far back as the 1600s and once served at the court of Louis XIII, it produces a juice of extraordinary aromatic complexity — rich, wine-like, and deeply fragrant in a way that modern varieties simply cannot replicate. High in Vitamin C and natural sugars, it ferments into a cider of real elegance: bright acidity, floral aromatics, and a layered depth that speaks directly to its Old World heritage.

In a blend, Calville Blanc d'Hiver lifts everything around it with its aromatic intensity and lively acidity. As a single varietal, it produces a cider of genuine distinction — the kind that makes people stop and ask what they're drinking.

Pressed at The Orchard Point Prim and immediately quick frozen in 10L aseptic tetra-bags, every bag captures the variety at its peak. Our test batches confirm the juice can be used up to 12 months after its press date with no degradation in flavour — ferment it now or hold it until your next batch is ready.

• Classification: Dessert / Culinary / Cider
• Flavour profile: Rich, aromatic, wine-like complexity, bright acidity, and a long, lingering finish
• Best for: Single-varietal ciders, aromatic blends, off-dry and elegant styles
• Acidity: Medium-high | Sugar: Medium-high | Tannin: Low
• Format: 10L aseptic tetra-bag, quick frozen

We always recommend a cider-specific yeast and yeast nutrient when fermenting. If you're looking to add Old World distinction and aromatic depth to your cider, this is where it starts.