{"title":"Benoît Lesuffleur","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDomaine \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLesuffleur\u003c\/span\u003e , Norman cider elevated to the status of wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Pays d'Auge, living orchards and artisanal precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e THE\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLesuffleur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e , managed by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenoît \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLesuffleur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is at the heart of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePays d'Auge\u003c\/strong\u003e , in Normandy, with a long family cider-making tradition. After an initial career in the wine industry, Benoît returns to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorchards of his childhood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto resume the work started by his grandfather and give cider a true\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eterroir dimension\u003c\/strong\u003e . The orchards, today managed in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e encompasses a wide diversity of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eold apple and pear trees\u003c\/strong\u003e , planted in soils mixing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclays, chalk and flint\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e At the cider house, the approach is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eartisanal and minimally interventionist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: manual harvesting, fermentation\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpontaneity\u003c\/strong\u003e , patience, and respect for the natural rhythm of the juices. Ciders are often made according to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional method\u003c\/strong\u003e , with aging on lees which brings finesse, structure and depth. The ciders of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eLesuffleur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare distinguished by their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebalance\u003c\/strong\u003e , their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earomatic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efine bubbles\u003c\/strong\u003e , affirming a vision of cider\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e , gastronomic and deeply rooted in its Norman landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cidre-la-folletiere-2020-benoit-lesuffleur","title":"Cidre \"La Folletière\" 2020 - Benoît Lesuffleur","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Cider made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/benoit-lesuffleur?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=lesu\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoît Lesuffleur\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e La Folletière is a vintage cider conceived as a true table wine, prioritizing balance over sugar or easy fruitiness. Benoît Lesuffleur uses indigenous fermentation, allowing the cider to naturally continue its secondary fermentation in the bottle before aging for an extended period before disgorgement. The palate is refined and poised, with subtle bubbles and a lingering finish that emphasizes structure rather than sheer juice. This cider is best served very chilled, but not ice-cold, to allow its complexity to shine through. It pairs perfectly with fried fish, mackerel rillettes, or crispy savory dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/normandie?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=norm\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eNormandy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2020\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoît Lesuffleur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56578338488695,"sku":"BLESUFFLEURCLF20","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/1d71fb067e5ea1de457d5b6ab2635464.png?v=1768981084"},{"product_id":"cidre-friardel-2020-benoit-lesuffleur","title":"Cidre \"Friardel\" 2020 - Benoît Lesuffleur","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Cider made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/benoit-lesuffleur?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=lesu\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoît Lesuffleur\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Friardel comes from a traditional orchard planted in 1965 by Benoît's grandfather, with apple trees now around fifty years old. The cider reads like an expression of the orchard: fine bubbles, a straightforward palate, and a depth that comes from the blend of numerous apple varieties. The overall impression is not showy, but very controlled, with a sense of balance between sweetness and bitterness. It's a precise table cider that complements a meal without overpowering it. Perfect with roast poultry, a quiche, or simple, savory dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/normandie?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=norm\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eNormandy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2020\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoît Lesuffleur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56578338652535,"sku":"BLESUFFLEURCFR20","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/a5498d25847842eaafd46f614bc8cbfd.png?v=1768981114"},{"product_id":"cidre-missus-2020-benoit-lesuffleur","title":"Cidre \"Missus\" 2020 - Benoît Lesuffleur","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Cider made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/benoit-lesuffleur?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=lesu\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoît Lesuffleur\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Missùs is a special cuvée, produced only in certain vintages, made from a selection of sharp (tart) apples from the orchards of Friardel and La Folletière. The cider-making process follows a very patient approach: natural fermentation, secondary fermentation in the bottle, extended aging on the lees, and then disgorging. On the palate, it is more taut, more precise, with fine bubbles and a clean finish that makes it more suitable for pairing with food than dessert. A cider of precision, drier in character, with a real length. Perfect with aged cheeses, mushroom dishes, or creamy dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/normandie?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=norm\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eNormandy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2020\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoît Lesuffleur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56578339111287,"sku":"BLESUFFLEURCM20","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/d0209de76519cfbd4ed1b3ffc2fc613d.png?v=1768981121"},{"product_id":"poire-cerqueux-2020-benoit-lesuffleur","title":"Poiré \"Cerqueux\" 2020 - Benoît Lesuffleur","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Pear tart made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/benoit-lesuffleur?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=lesu\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBenoît Lesuffleur\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cerqueux is the estate's perry, made from grapes grown in the high-stem orchard of Benoît's uncle, in the village of Cerqueux, on the Meulles plateau. The soil is very deep, predominantly silty with clay over a chalky base, resulting in a remarkably composed wine with a lingering freshness. The bubbles are fine, the aromas are pure pear with floral nuances, and the overall profile is elegant rather than sweet. This is a table perry, refreshing yet serious, best served very chilled. Perfect as an aperitif or with seafood and light starters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/collections\/normandie?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=norm\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eNormandy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 📆Vintage: 2020\u003cbr\u003e Alcohol content: 4.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Allergens: Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benoît Lesuffleur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56578339144055,"sku":"BLESUFFLEURPC20","price":44.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/1b3143d0e2d4b25bc99b491ea4158c47.png?v=1768981132"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mareehaute.vin\/en-gb\/collections\/benoit-lesuffleur.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}