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summary: Closely related to the Aachener Hausapfel, this heritage variety is best suited for baking.
origins: Originated inthe Baud region (France) as a wild seedling found growing along the road in the 1800s.
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characteristics: Tender, sweet, flavourful
origins: Originated in the Clohars-Carnoët region (France) and widely grown by cider and Calvados producers around Cornouaille.
origins: Vari t du canton de Lamballe (22) et de Saint Brieuc (22) et des communes avoisinantes..
origins: Tout le Nord du Bassin de Rennes (35) jusqu’à Tint niac (35)
summary: One of several high-quality French cider apples, but can produce disappointing results when grown under marginal conditions.
identification: Medium to large size. Conic, often long conic. The base colour is greenish yellow marked with a dense pattern of red over up to half of the surface. Character ...
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characteristics: The flesh is white, moderately fine-grained and firm. Juicy, sweet with an aftertaste of bitter almond.
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