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Cidrerie Du Vulcain
Fribourg · Fribourg · Switzerland
The name Jacques Perritaz has become synonymous with cider and Switzerland, and rightly so. Inspired by his meeting with renowned cider producer Eric Bordelet, Jacques founded his small cidery in Fribourg in 2006. Today, he works with over 150 apple varieties, including some rare and unnamed ones.
“The apples are sourced from meticulously maintained orchards, where the focus is on precision and a deep passion for the trees and their fruit.”
Jacques is particularly dedicated to harvesting from old, high-stem orchards that are often neglected despite their superior quality production. In the cellar, fermentation relies exclusively on the natural yeasts present on the apples, and the juice undergoes minimal filtration to preserve its integrity while ensuring no large apple pieces remain. Jacques Perritaz, a self-taught cider producer with a reputation for precision, has created vibrant and elegant ciders, each with a unique character and high quality.
