Pommeau
A still, Normandy-style cider crafted by slowly fermenting hand-pressed Snow apples, whose Upper Canada origins date back to the 1700’s. Pommeau is fortified with eau-de-vie from our neighbours at Victoria Distillers before being crafted into the ideal cider for an apéritif or digestif. Potent yet refined, Pommeau has a smoky nose of cinnamon, dried fruit, apple, and maple syrup while boasting a velvety, full mouth feel.
Certified Organic Apples per PACS 16-259
19.0 % alc./vol.
Description
Size: 375 ml
Alcohol: 19.0 % alc./vol.
SKU: 863076
Packaging: Clear glass ice wine bottle. T-top closure with a capsule finish.
Hot to the palate and with a rich nose of dried fruit, Pommeau is a Canadian twist on the European tradition of blending fresh pressed apple juice with cider eau de vie. Raise a glass of Sea Cider, where apples live the good life!
The Story:
Our Pommeau pays homage to French cidermaking. Certified organic Snow apples are used, which were the first apples brought over from Normandy in the 1600s and grown in Lower Canada (what is now Quebec). We blend the unfermented Snow apple juice with a cider eau de vie from our neighbours at Victoria Distillery to achieve a high alcohol, aperitif-style cider. (Sea Cider’s Pommeau, at 19% alcohol, is slightly higher than the 17% mandated in Normandy, but we like it hot!) This blend is aged in bourbon barrels with the addition of Hungarian oak to impart colour and a hint of spice and tannin.
tasting notes
Appearance: Still, deep amber, slight sediment in bottle.
Aromas, flavours: Dried fruit, burnt sugar, vanilla, oak, honey.
Acid/sweetness: Sweet.
Mouthfeel: Sharp to the tongue, some viscosity.
suggested food pairings
Bold flavours – either very savoury or very sweet. In Normandy served as an aperitif or palate cleanser between courses, but works well as a dessert cider in place of a sherry. Try with chocolate, hazelnuts, “drunken apricots”; also strong cheeses such as Roquefort.
You must be logged in to post a review.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.