The craft co‑op Cider
True to tradition, all of our apples are sourced from our co-operative orchards. It is here that our collection of local farmers work side by side to grow and nurture these cider apple varieties, ensuring that each develops a naturally flavoursome taste.
We believe that it is this joint passion that gives Louis Raison its unique character.
Craft co-op cider is our brand essence.
It forms the heart and soul of our brand.
It is what shapes us, drives us and differentiates us from any other cider out there.
With a simple sophistication, Louis Raison captures the joie de vivre of the French countryside. Rooted in family and tradition, crafted with passion, pure and authentic, with full flavour and French charm.
This is what makes Louis Raison unique.
This is what drives our craft co-op cider.
The craft co‑op Cider
| True to tradition, all of our apples are sourced from our co-operative orchards, where our local farmers work side by side to grow and nurture these cider apple varieties.
We believe that it is this joint passion that gives Louis Raison its unique character. Craft co-op cider is our brand essence.
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Our passion, Our way
It’s not just the apples that give our ciders their unique flavour.
Making cider isn’t a science. It’s a craft and a passion.
At Louis Raison, we are not short on passion. From the farmers in the orchards to the workers in the cider house, making our cider is a collective effort.
During the short harvest period between the end of September and the beginning of December, the apples are rigorously selected according to their flavour profiles.
Freshly pressed 48 hours maximum after the crop, their juices are then fermented
under our skilled cider masters’ control.
With the selection of the perfect yeasts, we respect the flavour of each blend we craft.
Thanks to our cider masters’ know-how, we ensure the taste and quality of our Louis Raison cider
from one production to another.
Our passion, Our way
Making cider isn’t a science. It’s a craft and a passion.
At Louis Raison, from the farmers in the orchards to the workers in the cider house, making our cider is a collective effort.
During the short harvest period between the end of September and the beginning of December, the apples are rigorously selected according to their flavour profiles.
Freshly pressed 48 hours maximum after the crop, their juices are then fermented under our skilled cider masters’ control.
It’s all about the apples
Louis Raison cider’s uniqueness stems from a delicate combination of our cider apples, including some exclusive varieties, grown in our orchards in Northwestern France.
Our cider masters carefully select the apples that will create exceptional ciders from over 750 existing cider apple varieties.
To craft Louis Raison, we mainly focus our selection on:
Bittersweet apples
Rouge Délice apples
The proof is
in the product
From our traditional methods and
collective passion, to our locally grown and
exclusive produce, our range of ciders is
100% charming and delicious:
The proof is in the product
From our traditional methods and collective passion, to our locally grown and exclusive produce, our range of ciders is 100% charming and delicious:
Original Crisp – 5,5 % ABV
A distinctly refreshing cider made with French bittersweet apples from Louis Raison’s own orchards. This easy-drinking cider is light, clean and smooth, with a perfectly balanced sweetness.
Tasting info
| Colour | A beautiful, golden yellow colour, with fine bubbles and a thin head |
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| Aroma | Fresh and sour, reminds us of Granny Smith and golden apples, light notes of cooked apples |
| Flavour | Initially, a clear and lively sour taste, with strong notes of fresh apples and light notes of toasted nuts. It leaves behind a delicate bitterness which is accompanied by tones of fermented apples and apple alcohol |
| Pairing | White meat, full-bodied cheeses (such as blue cheese), or chocolate-based desserts |
Rouge Délice – 5,5% ABV
“Rouge Délice” apples – grown only in France – are recognised not for their red skin, but for their red flesh. Here combined with French Bittersweet apples, the result is a complex, flavourful cider experience with the perfect sweet/tart balance.
Tasting info
| Colour | A beautiful colour that falls between salmon pink and pale orange |
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| Aroma | Sour and floral, with notes of cooked Tatin apples |
| Flavour | The initial very tart flavour leaves behind a delicate citrus aftertaste. The flavour evokes red berries such as redcurrants and blackcurrants. There is no bitterness |
| Pairing | Grilled fish, sushi, seafood salads, fish burgers and crab cakes |
Low Alcohol – 0,5% ABV
A perfect blend of cider and French bittersweet apples from our co-op orchards gives this low alcohol cider its fresh and sour notes.
Tasting info
| Colour | Beautiful golden brown to brown colour, slightly cloudy, with fine bubbles and a thin head |
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| Aroma | Fresh crisp apple aroma, with floral hints and slightly alcoholic notes. Finishing notes remind us of crisp cooked apples |
| Flavour | Fresh and sour flavour, typical of a crisp apple, and a good astringency coming from the bittersweet apples added to the blend |
| Pairing | White meat (pork, grilled chicken) or seafood (tuna, crab cake) |
Original Crisp – 5,5 % ABV
Light, clean and smooth, with a perfectly balanced sweetness.
Tasting info
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A beautiful, golden yellow colour, with fine bubbles and a thin head |
|---|---|
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Fresh and sour, reminds us of Granny Smith and golden apples, light notes of cooked apples |
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Initially, a clear and lively sour taste, with strong notes of fresh apples and light notes of toasted nuts. It leaves behind a delicate bitterness which is accompanied by tones of fermented apples and apple alcohol |
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White meat, full-bodied cheeses (such as blue cheese), or chocolate-based desserts |
Rouge Délice – 5,5% ABV
Complex and flavourful, with the perfect sweet/tart balance.
Tasting info
|
A beautiful colour that falls between salmon pink and pale orange |
|---|---|
|
Sour and floral, with notes of cooked Tatin apples |
|
The initial very tart flavour leaves behind a delicate citrus aftertaste. The flavour evokes red berries such as redcurrants and blackcurrants. There is no bitterness |
|
Grilled fish, sushi, seafood salads, fish burgers and crab cakes |
Low Alcohol – 0,5% ABV
Fresh, sour and low in alcohol.
Tasting info
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Beautiful golden brown to brown colour, slightly cloudy, with fine bubbles and a thin head |
|---|---|
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Fresh crisp apple aroma, with floral hints and slightly alcoholic notes. Finishing notes remind us of crisp cooked apples |
|
Fresh and sour flavour, typical of a crisp apple, and a good astringency coming from the bittersweet apples added to the blend |
|
White meat (pork, grilled chicken) or seafood (tuna, crab cake) |
Real, rural, relaxed – this is what we’re about.
We know good things take time, so there’s no rushing here at Louis Raison,
it’s about enjoying the moment.
Take a seat at our table, taste our carefully crafted and unique cider
and be transported to the French countryside, if only for a little while.
Our journey
continues…
Real, rural, relaxed – this is what we’re about.
We know good things take time, so there’s no rushing here at Louis Raison, it’s about enjoying the moment.
Take a seat at our table, taste our carefully crafted and unique cider and be transported to the French countryside, if only for a little while.