binet rouge

Binet Rouge is a traditional cider apple cultivar from Normandy, France. Bore and Fleckinger classify it as ‘sweet’. SG ranges from 1.056 - 1.072.

The small, round to angular fruit is somewhat oblate and truncate and has a deep red blush covering about three quarters of the fruit, a medium to small russeted stem area and small, prominent dots. Gene Cartwright of Whaleback Cider in Lincolnville has spoken highly of the apple which led us to give it a try. We topworked scionwood obtained from Gene into our orchard in 2023 and 2024. Blooms mid-late season. Probably hardy to zones 4-7. Currently growing at Super Chilly Farm.