Ferme De Romilly Cidre de Normandie Rose

Ferme de Romilly Cidre de Normandie Rosé is an estate-grown, certified-organic sparkling cider from Normandy that earned 95 points at the World Cider Championships—a record high for the category. Made entirely from Romilly estate apples and fermented with champagne yeasts, it balances gentle sweetness with a clean apple-forward character and sits at 4.4% ABV, lighter than many traditional Norman cidres. The rosé hue and floral profile set it apart from Romilly's demi-sec and brut bottlings, which carry heavier tannin and earthy notes. The Ferme de Romilly estate in Normandy produces cider using traditional methods and organically farmed apples grown on-site. The cidre rosé is fermented with champagne yeast strains rather than wild cultures, which gives the cider a refined mousse and preserves the fruit's delicate aromatics without introducing the funk or phenolics common in rustic farmhouse styles. The production is gluten-free and vegan-friendly, with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners—the sweetness comes entirely from residual apple sugars left after fermentation. Normandy's cool maritime climate and calcareous soils lend the fruit natural acidity and structure, which balances the wine's soft sweetness. The bouquet opens with flowering apple trees and rose petals, lifting into hints of wildflower and garden herbs on the palate. The apple character is pure and primary, yielding a medium-bodied mouthfeel that finishes clean without heavy tannin or earthiness. Serve well-chilled in a cognac snifter or wine glass to let the aromatics open. Pair it with veal scallopini, grilled fish, shellfish crudo, or pasta with cream-based sauces—the cider's gentle acidity and natural sweetness bridge richness without overwhelming delicate proteins. It works equally well at receptions, celebrations, and casual weekend gatherings where you want something elegant but approachable. Ferme de Romilly Cidre de Normandie Rosé is available at Off Premise in Lincoln Park for pickup at 1128 W Armitage Ave, local Chicago delivery, or nationwide shipping.