New to Lukas Wine & Spirits, Christian Drouin Pear Cider!
All the way from France comes the Christian Drouin Pear Cider that is produced with 4 different types of pears; Plant de Blanc, Muscadet, Tricotin, Avenelle and Poire de Grise. The cider is unfiltered, bottle-conditioned and at 4% ABV.
“Pear is a fruit of patience. A pear tree needs 50 years to reach its maturity but will live for more than 200 years. This unique blend of Plant de Blanc, Muscadet, Tricotin, Avenelle and Poire de Grise pear varieties fives our Poire its typical balance. A delicate marriage of between crisp acidity and discreet sweetness.
It’s typical lightness and elegance make Poire a traditional drink in Normandy. It’s fine bubbles are naturally produced in the bottle. With its pleasant acidity, Poire is both refreshing and festive. You will enjoy Poire served chilled in a champagne flute, as an aperitif. It also goes beautifully with shellfish, salads, steamed fish, goat cheese or fruit sorbets.” – per the Christian Drouin Pear Cider bottle
Production Info:
“Plant de Blanc is the most important varietals in our blend (about 60%). It is ripe quite early around September of each year.
We use two other sweeter varietals: Muscadet and Tricotin, which give roundness and fruity character to the Poire.
Avenelle and Poire de Grise are more acidic. They mature later in the season {around November}. After being picked the pears are being quickly crushed. They will go through a small maceration (a few hours) before being pressed.
The complex pear juice is then settled and racked before the natural fermentation starts. Fermentation takes around 5 to 8 weeks. When density reached 1023, we cool down the juice and filter it slightly to stop the fermentation. We then have to fine the Poire (to maintain color and astringency), rack it again and finally bottle it.” – per B. United International Inc.
Cheers,
Lukas Beer Department
636-227-4543
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