Calville Blanc d'Hiver Scionwood

Graft a French Heirloom Fit for Royalty

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 is prized above all for its extraordinary flavour — rich, complex, and aromatic, with a distinctive wine-like quality that sets it apart from any modern variety. High in Vitamin C and with a tender, cream-coloured flesh, it excels fresh off the tree, holds its shape beautifully in the oven, and brings something genuinely special to the press.

In cider, Calville Blanc d'Hiver contributes bright acidity, floral aromatics, and a layered complexity that lifts blends and adds elegance to single-varietal expressions. Its high sugar content supports a strong fermentation, and the resulting cider carries the same wine-like character that makes the fresh fruit so remarkable. If you're looking to add aromatic depth and Old World distinction to your cider, this is a variety worth growing.

We offer Calville Blanc d'Hiver as scionwood — freshly cut grafting wood from our own trees here at The Orchard Point Prim on Prince Edward Island. Each stick is approximately 4 inches long with a minimum of 3 healthy buds, ready to graft onto your rootstock of choice.

• Classification: Dessert / Culinary / Cider
• Flavour profile: Rich, aromatic, wine-like complexity, bright acidity, and a long, lingering finish
• Best for: Fresh eating, French tarts and pastry, single-varietal ciders, aromatic blends
• Acidity: Medium-high | Sugar: Medium-high | Tannin: Low

Scionwood is sold in 4-inch sticks with a minimum of 3 buds per stick. Order early — scionwood is harvested seasonally and quantities are limited.