Julien Thurel - Cru des Loges Poire (2020)
Julien Thurel - Cru des Loges Poire (2020)
Julien Thurel's Cru des Loges Poire is a delightful & limited, small batch French perry made 100% from pears foraged from trees over 200 years old.
Made from a blend of several pear varieties, including Livarniot, Sauge rouge, Sauge blanc, Poire d'Angouisse et Carésie blanc. The pears are hand harvested and then allowed to age briefly in cool conditions near his cellar prior to pressing. This process concentrates the flavors in the pears and enables better extraction of the flavors and sugars from the fruit at pressing.
Native fermentation (wild, naturally occurring yeast) in stainless steel, then blended and aged in neutral oak barrels prior to bottling. Secondary fermentation occurs in bottle, aged on the lees for over a year, then hand disgorged for a natural sparkle (Champagne method).
The color is a clear straw yellow with greenish reflections, while on the nose, one can perceive intense notes of fresh pear, accompanied by floral nuances and a slight herbal touch. On the palate, the Poiré Cru de Loges Brut surprises with its freshness and liveliness, featuring a lovely acidity balanced by a subtle sweetness that invites a second sip. Fine and persistent bubbles caress the palate, making it an excellent option both as an aperitif and paired with light dishes.
Beautiful fresh pear and floral aromatics. On the palate the pear notes are very light & delicate - with a freshness and acidity that is balanced by a touch of sweetness we love in a refined perry. Notes of pear brandy, citrus, and blackberries. This celebration worthy bottle has a fine, continuous sparkle that will dance in your glass.
One of the highest quality French cider & perry producers available in the U.S., Julien Thurel ciders have been on our wish-list for years - and we're thrilled to finally have them in stock.
About Julien Thurel: Julien Thurel has been making foraged and organically farmed pear and apple ciders since 2012. He has devoted much time to researching local apple and pear varieties, selecting the ones best suited to his native clay, limestone and silex soils. A perfectionist and nativist, Julien is driven by a mission to find the best local varieties that would lead to delicate yet aromatically complex ciders worthy of aging. Julien specializes in rare, heirloom varieties of apple, pear and quince native to the Pays Gâtinnais and Sancerrois regions of the Loire region in France. Julien grafted and planted his orchard himself and while his pear trees and youngest apple trees mature, he continues to forage fruit from sites he has been studying for years. His orchard is certified organic and biodynamic. All his fruit is hand harvested, pressed in a high quality pneumatic press, and all the ciders are made in the Traditional Method (a.k.a. Method Champenoise). Some of the absolute best French Cider and Perry available in the U.S. From the Loury in France - a small commune in the Loiret department, just northeast of Orléans. The Loiret is mostly composed of low-lying flatlands and takes its name from the Loiret River, a tributary of the Loire.
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- 🍎🍐 Varieties: Perry Pears
- Features: Blend, Pears, and Organic
- ABV: 6.5%
- Format: 750 mL Bottle
- Shipping available across U.S.
- In stock, ready to ship
- Inventory on the way
