Du Minot Brut

From our quick visit to Quebec, some local sparkling cider from Cidrerie du Minot. Cidrified from McIntosh, Lobo, Cortland, and Empire apples (hmm... very New York, eh?), tank fermented, aged on the lees, no dosage, naturally sparkling, and 7% abv. Light, light sparkling, very comforting nose for a cold winter, all apple crumble/apple tart, butter-sautéed Bosc pears, with touches of vanilla and a certain yeastiness. Taste is very light, off-dry, only slightest hint of scrumpy funk, and more apple crumble/apple tart. Tasty and happy-making, but sweet enough that I'm good for no more than a glass.