Since 1870, on this same county, in Bazenville, 2,8km away from Ryes, the land named “Terre des Presseaux” has been producing a famous vintage with apples exclusively harvested
on the property managed by the Marie family – Auguste, Jean and Maurice – for over 100 years until 1973.

In 1878, the outstanding quality of the cider of Bazenville is pointed out by a teacher’s notice: Mr Guillemette mentions a type of soil sheltered from the wind and a specific climate due to the proximity of the sea.
Bazenville takes advantage of rich silt which gives sturdy, vigorous trees. The apples have average sugar content and a high sourness rate that allow a perfect preservation.

All of Terre des Presseaux is “A.O.C Calvados” (Protected Designation of Origin Calvados).

Only the Ryes terroir is “A.O.C Pommeau de Normandie”. The latter’s soil is rather thin, which limits the watering hence providing a high sugar content and less acidity.