Neige Cidre de Glace

Neige Cidre de Glace (Apple Ice Cider), Canada

Neige - French for "snow" - is a rare delicacy from the Quebec region of Canada. Apples are late-picked at harvest, then the Canadian cold sets to work: the juice is taken outside into the depths of the sub-zero winter, where the water content freezes out as ice. The naturally concentrated juice left behind is then fermented to produce a Neige Ice Cider.

The apples used to produce Neige are Canadian favourites - McIntosh and Cortland, eating varieties chosen to emphasise the flavour of a crunchy, delicious red apple rather than a typical cider. It's slightly sweet but never cloying, and can be enjoyed on its own as a shared treat in small wine glasses.

Critics' Tasting Notes:

"A really beautiful looking bottle and a very different concept on how to drink cider. It has a lovely strong apple aromatic with a sweet flavour and needs to be served chilled..."

"... Best enjoyed ice cold, where the sweetness is more balanced and refreshing. The apple flavour is pronounced and enjoyable, offering a clean, crisp character..."

Farm Shop & Deli Awards UK, 2026

Food Match: Neige is best enjoyed chilled, and can be shared and savoured on its own, but with blue cheeses it's heavenly! Enjoy it with both Shropshire Blue and Stilton. Neige is popular in France, where it's often paired with foie gras