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Julien Thurel, Poire Athena, 2020

Cider from Loire, France
by Julien Thurel
$33.99
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This pear cider is vivid and impeccably balanced, carrying its sweetness effortlessly with bracing acidity and the pure-driven flavor of pear tart. It will pair (pear?) perfectly with barbecue or pad thai.

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More about Julien Thurel

Julien Thurel, a woodsman and ornithologist, has resurrected the Loire Valley's lost cider tradition since 2012 on 19 hectares, farming organically and harvesting by hand. His cidre and poiré ferment for six to eight months in old oak, finish with secondary fermentation in bottle. These are among the most vinous, complex cidres in France.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pear

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Off-Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

pork tenderloin, goat cheese tart, dessert course

Tasting Profile

Pear cider with stone fruit, floral, and subtle spice aromatics. Light body with pear, honey, and mineral salinity balanced by bright acidity. Refreshing, elegant finish.

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