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Poiré Athéna Brut - Domaine Julien Thurel
Domaine Julien ThurelPear liqueur 75 cl 6.0% vol Fresh, fruity, notes of ripe pear
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Technical information
- Producer
- Domaine Julien Thurel
- Type
- Pear liqueur
- Format
- 75 cl
- Gradation
- 6.0%
- Aromatic profile
- Fresh, fruity, notes of ripe pear
- Ingredients
- Pear, sugar, water, alcohol
- Distillation method
- Distillation in traditional alembic
- Color
- Light straw yellow
- Consumption
- Serve cold, aperitif or dessert
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The Poiré Athéna Brut is an elegant pear cider produced in the heart of the French regions renowned for their excellence in fruit cultivation. This cider showcases a magnificent effervescence that highlights the natural essence and freshness of the carefully selected pears.
Visually, the Poiré Athéna Brut displays a clear and bright color, with fine and persistent bubbles that dance in the glass. On the nose, it evokes a complex bouquet where the freshness of pears is accompanied by subtle floral notes that contribute to a delicate and inviting aromaticity. On the palate, the cider is extraordinarily balanced: the natural sweetness of the fruit is perfectly integrated with a vibrant acidity, resulting in a refined product and pleasantly persistent finish.
Ideal as an aperitif or paired with light dishes, the Poiré Athéna Brut is a sophisticated option for those looking to explore beyond the traditional world of wines, discovering the refinements of fruit-fermented beverages. A true gem for lovers of sparkling wines and new culinary experiences.
Producer
Domaine Julien Thurel
Centre-Val de LoireFranceSince 2012
- Organic Agriculture certification
- Agroecological practices and preservation of old varieties
- bottle-based natural sparkling fermentation with artisanal remuage and dégorgement
- Hand harvesting and full farm-to-cellar processing ('from verger à la cave')
- Presence on restaurant lists and gastronomic selections
Specialities
- artisan cider producer
- poiré (pear cider) producer
- organic producer
- agroecology
- gastronomic fruit specialties (cidre/poiré/cormé)
The story
Ageing
Raw materials
- apples
- pears
- quince
- service tree fruit
Representative products
- Cidre Alchimie
- Cidre Champêtre
- Cidre Equinoxe
- Cidre Solstice
- Poiré Athéna
- Poiré Courlis (Ker Anna)
- Poiré Cru des Loges