Marie Menard - a heritage bittersweet from Brittany.

Aka Sans Richaumont - a very important heritage bittersweet cider apple variety found as a seedling by Marie Ménard at Lamballe farmers market on the coast of Brittany in 1910. After pressing, a bitter, dense, tannin-rich, and deeply coloured must is obtained. These apples produce a full-bodied cider with a rich texture and intense color.It is a benchmark variety - an essential ingredient in robust Brittany style ciders that contribute up to 60% to the production of Calvados.  It has low susceptibility to scab, powdery mildew, and canker. Pollination group 5.

BITTERSWEET    SG 1061   Malic Acid  0.32%      Tannin 0.48%      Bore and Fleskinger 1997 Juice Analysis

 Cider - Spur bearer - Ready Late October

Minimum order of 5 scions - these can be of different varieties.