Cidrerie de la Brique

What Cidrerie de la Brique does

Cidrerie de la Brique is a French artisanal cidricole producer founded in 1953 and headquartered in Saint-Joseph on the Cotentin peninsula in Normandy. The company produces a diversified portfolio of traditional cider and apple-based products from apples harvested exclusively in Cotentin orchards, including artisanal ciders under the Le Clos Fleuri, Le Brut, F. Dupont, and Brick brands (spanning brut, doux, rosé, poiré, and organic variants), the Comte de Belvil AOC Calvados range aged from 2 to 20 years, Pommeau de Normandie, apple and pear liqueurs, organic apple juice, sparkling apple juice, and cider vinegar. Production relies on traditional fermentation and distillation methods, with non-pasteurized, 100% pure juice processing and multiple protected designations (AOC Calvados, IGP Normandie, AB BIO, Saveurs de Normandie).

The company sells through three channels: direct on-site retail at its Saint-Joseph point of sale (open weekdays), a domestic reseller network of retail stores across France, and partner restaurants. It maintains no e-commerce capability and relies on its website as an informational and virtual-tour portal. The GTM motion is direct-to-consumer via resellers and physical retail, with brand-building supported by 360° virtual tours, social media presence, and award recognition at agricultural competitions.

The business model is straightforward one-time product sales of alcoholic beverages and ancillary non-alcoholic products, with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or SaaS components. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and there are no published price tiers. The customer base spans individual consumers purchasing for personal enjoyment and SMB hospitality buyers (restaurants, retailers) seeking certified-origin Normandy ciders and spirits. The company has accumulated 10 medals at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris since 2019, which serves as the primary third-party quality signal underpinning brand positioning.

Name

Cidrerie de la Brique

Legal name

La Cidrerie de la Brique, SAS

Website

https://cidreriedelabrique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cidrerie de la Brique is a family-scale artisanal cidricole producer founded in 1953 in Normandy, France, making AOC Calvados, IGP-certified ciders, organic apple juices, and liqueurs sold through on-site retail, resellers, and restaurants across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Cider and Normandy Spirits

NAICS

Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Cider & Perry Producers & Brands (CRADAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cider & Perry Production (AFAFAAAD), Cideries & Meadery Tasting Rooms (THAFALAI)

Keywords

• Artisanal cider production
• Normandy apple cider
• Calvados distillery
• Apple juice products
• Cider vinegar maker

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Joseph

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Alcoholic beverages sales: Direct product sales of cider, Calvados, apple juices, liqueurs, and vinegar through on-site retail and reseller network across France.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cidrerie de la Brique produces and sells artisanal cider, Calvados AOC, apple juices, Pommeau, liqueurs, and cider vinegar made from 100% Norman apple juice using traditional methods since 1953. The company operates from Saint-Joseph on the Cotentin peninsula in Normandy, France, and distributes its products through direct on-site sales, a reseller network, and restaurant partners across France.

Product overview

Cidrerie de la Brique is a Normandy-based cider producer established in 1953 offering a diversified portfolio of cider products. The core product line centers on artisanal ciders under the Le Clos Fleuri, Le Brut, F. Dupont, and Brick brands, ranging from traditional brut and doux varieties to organic/BIO certifications, including rosé and poiré (pear cider). The company extends into apple juices (including sparkling and BIO varieties), the Comte de Belvil AOC Calvados collection (ranging from Fine 2 years to XO 20 years), and ancillary products such as Pommeau de Normandie, apple and pear liqueurs, and cider vinegar. The product range is unified under the artisan cidricole identity with multiple regional certifications (IGP Normandie, AOC Calvados, AB BIO, Saveurs de Normandie) and recognition through the Concours Général Agricole.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Comte de Belvil: AOC Calvados collection including Fine, Vieux, XO 10 ans, and XO 20 ans.
• Le Clos Fleuri
• Le Brut
• Brick
• F. Dupont
• Artisans Cidricoles

Products and services

• Le Clos Fleuri — Cidre Artisanal Brut

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 medals awarded since 2019 at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Calvados Boulard: Large AOC Calvados house in Pays d'Auge with multi-tier brandy range (Fine, VSOP, Hors d'Age, XO). Comparable on regulated AOC distillation, broad age-statement portfolio, and on-premise + reseller distribution across France and abroad.
• Val de Rance: One of France's largest artisanal Normandy cider producers, offering brut, doux, and BIO cider ranges sold nationally and exported. Directly comparable to Cidrerie de la Brique as a multi-product Normandy cidricole with IGP certifications and a reseller distribution model.
• Maison Christian Drouin: Premium Calvados house in Normandy offering Fine, VSOP, XO, and aged expressions (including 20-year). Directly comparable to Cidrerie de la Brique on the Comte de Belvil Calvados range, AOC production standards, and export-oriented distribution.
• Domaine Dupont: Iconic Normandy cidricole producing a full range of ciders (Tradition, Brut, BIO) and Calvados under the F. Dupont brand. Highly comparable given overlapping geography, product portfolio, AOC/IGP certifications, and tradition of award recognition.
• Manoir du Vaumade: Small Normandy cidricole producing Pommeau de Normandie, AOC Calvados, cider, and vinegar under organic and traditional labels. Comparable as a single-estate Normandy cidricole with diversified cider-Calvados-Pommeau-vinegar portfolio and direct on-site sales.
• Père Magloire: Historic Calvados producer marketing Fine, VSOP, and XO apple brandies to French and international markets. Comparable on AOC Calvados portfolio, Norman production pedigree, and multi-tier distribution via wholesale and on-premise.
• Étienne Dupont Cidrerie: Normandy cidricole combining cider and Calvados production with strong international exports and on-site retail. Comparable to Cidrerie de la Brique on combined cider/Calvados portfolio and 100% single-county production approach.
• Cidrerie Le Brun: Bretagne-based traditional cider and perry producer, with product range spanning brut, doux, BIO, and poiré. Comparable as a French artisanal cidricole relying on a single-terroir (varietal) sourcing model and a wholesaler / cellar-door hybrid distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cidrerie-de-la-brique

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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