Ice cider is a drink produced through the natural concentration of apple sugars
under the effect of winter cold. To bear the designation (PGI Quebec Ice Cider), it
must be made 100% in Quebec, with no added sugar, alcohol, or artificial flavoring.
It is the pure essence of the apple, elevated by our rigorous winters.

The heart of the difference lies in the fruit: ice cider is born from the apple, while ice wine comes from the grape. On the palate, Neige Ice Cider distinguishes itself with a brighter acidity that perfectly balances the sweetness, offering a fresh finish that never feels heavy, unlike certain liqueur wines that can linger too richly.

To unveil its full aromatic bouquet, serve your Neige chilled but not iced, ideally around 5°C. Remove the bottle from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving. Too cold, and the aromas remain dormant; too warm, and the alcohol and sugar overshadow the delicate fruit.

Here lies one of ice cider’s most gracious qualities: once opened, the bottle will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator without its taste fading. Its natural concentration of sugar acts as nature’s own preservative. You can savor a glass tonight and return to finish the bottle a month from now.

Though it’s sublime on its own as an after-dinner indulgence, Neige Ice Cider is
remarkably versatile. It shines with:

• Cheeses: Aged cheddar, blue cheeses, or ripened goat cheese.
• Foie gras: The apple’s acidity cuts through the richness for a heavenly pairing.
• Spicy dishes: Try it with bold Asian or Indian cuisine.
• Desserts: Fruit tarts, crème brûlée, or dark chocolate.

Neige also adds a touch of sophistication to sauces, marinades, or desserts. Try it in a reduction for pork or in a frozen granita, it is pure elegance on a plate.

Neige Ice Cider is crafted through cryoconcentration, a method that honors both patience and purity. After pressing our carefully selected apples in autumn, we place the fresh juice outdoors in stainless steel tanks, where it surrenders to Canada’s winter embrace. As temperatures plummet below -10°C, water molecules slowly freeze and rise to the surface, while the precious sugars, acids, and aromas remain liquid below. We then draw off this golden nectar, concentrated by nature alone, with no intervention but time and cold.

Each bottle of Neige is a testament to winter’s artistry and our unwavering commitment to excellence.

Ice cider was born in 1989 in the orchards of Hemmingford, Quebec, when visionary cider makers dared to dream of capturing winter’s alchemy in a bottle. Inspired by the legendary ice wines of Germany and Canada, they applied this ancient wisdom to the apple, creating an entirely new category of fine beverage. Neige was there at the very beginning, pioneering the techniques and setting the standards that would define Quebec ice cider for generations to come. We are not simply makers of ice cider, we are its guardians and its original voice.