Calville Blanc d'Hiver
Apple
Dating back to 1598 France, this legendary ribbed, pale-gold apple was once served in the royal courts of King Louis XIV. Revered by chefs worldwide for its complex, wine-like flavour and exceptionally high Vitamin C content, its tender flesh holds its structure brilliantly, making it the gold standard for gourmet baking.
Visual: Unmistakable ribbed, five-lobed shape with delicate pale-green to golden-yellow skin speckled with tiny lenticels.
Taste Profile: Exceptionally rich, complex, and wine-like, offering an elevated balance of spicy sweetness and high Vitamin C tang.
Eating Fresh: Tender, fine-grained flesh that melts on the tongue with a fragrant, effervescent quality when fully matured.
Best Uses: The world’s premier cooking apple—holds its structure beautifully in pies, pastries, and savoury meat pairings.