Dupont Cidre Brut 750ML

Dupont Cidre Brut 750ML is a traditional dry French cider from Normandy's Pays d'Auge region, bottled at 5.5% ABV in a 750ml Champagne-style bottle. Unfiltered and unpasteurized, this cidre bouché from Domaine Dupont has earned recognition from Eric Asimov of The New York Times, who ranked it first among his favorite ciders, along with a Gold medal at the 2013 Asia Beer Awards and a Silver at the 2022 Nordic International Cider Awards.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.5%  |  Origin: Pays d'Auge, Normandy, France  |  Style: Cidre Bouché Brut  |  Producer: Domaine Dupont (Etienne Dupont)

Production & Heritage

Domaine Dupont, operated by the Dupont family in the Pays d'Auge — Normandy's most celebrated cider-producing appellation — follows the traditional cidre bouché method, literally meaning "cider under cork." The blend draws from 70% bittersweet apple varieties and 30% acid apples, fermented slowly in stainless steel vats using indigenous yeasts native to the orchard and cellar. The resulting cider is neither filtered nor pasteurized, preserving a living complexity that distinguishes it from most commercially produced ciders.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh apple and ripe pear rise immediately, followed by a subtle undercurrent of red berries. There is a faint earthiness beneath the fruit — a signature of wild fermentation and unfiltered production.

Taste: The entry is bright with baked apple and citrus, giving way to a mid-palate where pine, butter, and leather emerge with surprising depth. Light tannins from the bittersweet apples provide structure without astringency, while traces of roast cacao and wood add further dimension as the cider opens up.

Finish: Medium in length with a clean, refreshing acidity that lingers alongside dry apple skin and a whisper of lime. The finish is taut and brisk, pulling you back for another sip.

How to Drink Dupont Cidre Brut

Serve well chilled, between 8–10°C (46–50°F), in a tulip glass or traditional Normandy cider bowl to release its aromatics. Its dry, tannic profile and effervescence also make it a versatile ingredient in drinks. A Normandy Kir — combining the cider with a splash of cassis — highlights its fruit character against the berry liqueur. A Cidre Royale, topping Calvados with this brut cider, plays on the apple theme with added depth. In a Stone Fence, the cider's natural acidity and tannin balance the sweetness of bourbon or rye for a refreshing long drink.

Best For

• Pairing with a Normandy-inspired cheese course featuring Camembert or Pont-l'Évêque
• Introducing wine drinkers to premium artisanal cider
• Serving alongside charcuterie at an outdoor gathering
• Gifting to someone who appreciates traditional European farmhouse beverages

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dupont Cidre Brut taste like? Dupont Cidre Brut delivers baked apple and citrus up front, with underlying notes of butter, leather, pine, and light tannins from its bittersweet apple base. The finish is dry, clean, and refreshingly acidic.

How does Dupont Cidre Brut compare to Clos Normand? Both are dry Norman ciders made from traditional French cider apple varieties and presented in Champagne-style bottles with high carbonation. Dupont distinguishes itself with its unfiltered, unpasteurized production and indigenous yeast fermentation, which tend to yield greater complexity and a more rustic character.

Is Dupont Cidre Brut good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — its layered flavor profile, tannic structure, and lively carbonation make it a compelling standalone drink, particularly for those accustomed to dry white wine or brut Champagne.

Where is Dupont Cidre Brut made? It is produced by Domaine Dupont in the Pays d'Auge, a sub-region of Normandy in northwestern France long regarded as the heartland of French cider and Calvados production.

What foods pair well with Dupont Cidre Brut? Soft washed-rind cheeses like Camembert or Livarot mirror its Norman origins. Buckwheat galettes with ham and Gruyère are a classic regional pairing. Roast pork with apple compote echoes the cider's fruit character. Smoked salmon benefits from the cider's acidity and effervescence. Pan-fried scallops with brown butter complement its subtle butter and leather notes.

What sizes does Dupont Cidre Brut come in? The standard bottle is 750ml, presented in a corked Champagne-style bottle consistent with the traditional cidre bouché format.

Is Dupont Cidre Brut worth the price? Dupont Cidre Brut sits in the premium artisanal cider tier, well above mass-market brands but justified by its traditional production, indigenous yeast fermentation, and unfiltered, unpasteurized bottling — qualities rarely found at this price point.

Why Dupont Cidre Brut?

In a cider market crowded with pasteurized, sweetened industrial products, Dupont Cidre Brut stands as a benchmark for traditional Norman cidermaking. Its reliance on indigenous yeasts and refusal to filter or pasteurize preserves a depth and terroir expression that most ciders simply cannot match. Recognition from The New York Times and multiple international awards — including Gold at the 2013 Asia Beer Awards and Best in Class at the 2011 Australian Cider Awards — confirms its standing among the world's finest ciders. For anyone seeking the authentic flavor of Normandy's Pays d'Auge in a single bottle, this is the reference point.