{"product_id":"julien-thurel-hirondelle-poire-brut-perry-pear-cider-france-french","title":"Julien Thurel - Hirondelle Poire Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulien Thurel's \u003cem\u003eHirondelle Poire Brut\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis a limited, small batch French perry made from a blend of ancient pear varieties unique to Central Brittany. Delightful stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the Traditional Method (a.k.a. Method Champenoise), this perry has a brilliant clarity to it and steady, fine bubble that will literally sing out of your glass. Subtle aromatics of baked pear, barnyard, and creme brûlée notes on the nose. It drinks slightly off-dry, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ethough the touch of sweetness is cut through by perfectly balancing acidity and the delightful bubbles. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCandy pear and key lime on the front of the palate. Mild tannins and juicy acidity wash away the sweetness. Brilliant pear flavors linger, with hints of honeysuckle, honeydew melon, minerality and a light pastry dough. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe pears are hand harvested from orchards ranging in age from 30-200 years, 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. \u003c\/span\u003eNative fermentation (wild, naturally occurring yeast) in stainless steel, then blended and aged in neutral oak barrels prior to bottling. Secondary fermentation occurs in bottle, then hand disgorged for a natural sparkle (Champagne method).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highest quality French cider \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Julien Thurel\u003c\/strong\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Julien Thurel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52161476624600,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7384\/9690\/files\/IMG-1014.jpg?v=1787721453","url":"https:\/\/www.pressthenpress.com\/products\/julien-thurel-hirondelle-poire-brut-perry-pear-cider-france-french","provider":"Press Then Press Cider Shop ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}