Roquet Rouge is a local variety from the Boulonnais region, particularly valuable for late-season pressing. Its large, sweet, high-sugar and only slightly bitter apples can be stored and pressed between November and January. The tree is vigorous, hardy and a useful pollinator. We recommend it for adding density, potential alcohol and roundness rather than providing all the tannic structure of a blend.
Roquet Rouge
Price range: 26,50 € through 59,75 €
Roquet Rouge cider apple tree, a large bittersweet apple, picked in early October and used for late pressing from November.
Roquet Rouge cider apple tree produces large bittersweet cider apples.
The apples are picked during the first half of October and are suited to late pressing, from November through to January.
Roquet Rouge can be used in late cider blends with varieties such as Armagnac, Colapuis or Baguette d’Hiver.
Disease sensitivity is average for scab, and the variety is not very sensitive to powdery mildew.
Flowering is mid-season. Roquet Rouge is a good pollinator.
This is a traditional cider apple from the Boulonnais area, in Pas-de-Calais, northern France. It was found in Samer.
We supply Roquet Rouge as a one-year maiden cider apple tree, available on medium- and strong-vigour rootstocks depending on availability.
Variety characteristics
Growth and adaptation
Disease behaviour
Pollination
Compatible pollinating varieties
For reliable fruit set, plant at least one variety with a compatible flowering period nearby. Flowering period: 3 - mid season.
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