Fruits with a unique profile for authentic ciders
Mettais apples are distinguished by their rustic appearance and exceptional taste quality:
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Caliber: Small, with an average weight of 40 grams, perfect for optimized transformation.
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Shape: Spherical, slightly flattened, typical of old cider varieties.
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Skin: Rustic texture with brown dots, reminiscent of its traditional origin.
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Flesh: Colorful and fragrant, a major asset for red ciders.
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Juice: Rich in pigments and aromas, producing a cider with a unique red hue, sought after in the specialty cider market.
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Taste: A subtle balance between sweetness and bitterness, ideal for ciders with character.
The juice of Mettais apples is prized for its intense colors and aromatic qualities, perfect for premium vintages.
A calendar adapted to the needs of producers
Flowering and harvest
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Flowering: Mid-May, compatible with many pollinating varieties.
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Maturity: Apples reach full maturity between October and early November, ensuring a harvest in a key period for processing.
Rapid transformation
Mettais apples "flour" quickly, making them ideal for immediate processing into cider after harvest, thus preserving their aromas and exceptional color.
A vigorous tree suitable for traditional orchards
Tree characteristics
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Vigor: Medium, ideal for balanced development in traditional orchards.
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Port: Semi-erect with a well-structured structure, facilitating maintenance and harvesting.
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Recommended rootstocks:
- M9 EMLA for more intensive orchards.
- MM106 for a balance between vigor and production.
Resistance and maintenance
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High resistance: Good tolerance to scab and canker, reducing the need for phytosanitary treatments.
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Moderate susceptibility: Requires increased vigilance against powdery mildew and fire blight, especially in dry climates.
The Mettais offers rapid fruiting, allowing a return on investment from the first years after planting.
Pollination: essential to maximize yields
The Mettais variety is self-sterile and requires the presence of other compatible varieties to ensure effective pollination.
Recommended pollinating varieties:
- Little Yellow
- Sweet Coët Line
- Red mullet from Dol
- René Martin
- Windmill
- Christmas in the Fields
- Guillevic
Planting several compatible varieties guarantees regular and abundant production.
A unique commercial asset: red cider
Mettais is a prized variety for producing red ciders, a rare and sought-after product on the market:
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Intense red tint: Brings a strong visual identity to the vintages.
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Complex aromatic profile: A controlled bitterness and rich aromas make this an ideal cider for blends or single-variety vintages with character.
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Premium positioning: Red cider from the Mettais variety is ideal for craft markets or niche products.
Origin and recognition
Norman heritage
Originating from Amfréville-la-Campagne (Eure), the Mettais variety reflects Normandy's cider-making heritage. Its adoption in regions such as Seine-Inférieure is a testament to its quality and robustness.
Recognized by professionals
Although it does not benefit from official certification, this variety is widely appreciated for its agronomic and cider-making qualities.
Why choose Mettais with Arboriverse?
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Certified quality: Carefully selected plants for optimal production.
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Personalized technical support: Benefit from expert advice to optimize your returns.
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Professional service: Fast delivery tailored to the needs of professional businesses.
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Unique added value: Produce a distinctive red cider, sought after in craft markets.
The Mettais cider apple tree is a must-have variety for producers looking to stand out with a premium red cider. With its small, intensely colored fruits, fragrant juice, and robustness, it's perfect for unique, artisanal vintages.
Contact Arboriverse, your specialist cider apple tree plant wholesaler, today to integrate this exceptional variety into your orchards and enhance your cider production.
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