Domaine Julien Thurel Solstice

Name: Domaine Julien Thurel Solstice
Brand: Beer
SKU: 67fb60c01603da931359af02
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.94 (23 reviews)

Cider - Other Specialty Cider/Perry 6 º

Domaine Julien Thurel

This French Cider showcases heirloom Sébins and Petites Saulettes grises apples, delivering a sophisticated sensory profile defined by lush, ripe orchard fruit. The nose is aromatic with hints of golden delicious skins and a touch of wild complexity. On the palate, the character is refined, balancing a subtle, honeyed sweetness with vibrant acidity. The heirloom Sébins and Petites Saulettes grises varieties provide structural elegance through supple tannins that linger without harshness. It is a harmonious expression of traditional craft, moving from a fruity intensity to a clean, refreshing finish that suits both aperitifs and formal dining.

Appearance. Brilliant clarity with a deep golden to light amber hue (SRM 6-9). Effervescent with a fine, persistent bead that forms a thin white collar of bubbles; moderate lacing.

Aroma. Moderate to high intensity of ripe, bittersweet apples and floral hints. Nuanced notes of dried apricot and a clean, earthy farmhouse character derived from wild fermentation. No detectable sulfur or acetic flaws.

Taste. Rich, fermented apple flavor dominates, reminiscent of bruised fruit and delicate spice. An initial soft sweetness transitions into a balanced, crisp acidity. The heirloom apple varieties contribute complex, supple tannins that provide structure without bitterness. The finish is medium-dry, clean, and lingering.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a creamy, sparkling carbonation. Low alcohol warmth. Noticeable but well-integrated phenolic astringency from the fruit skins that leaves a smooth, velvet-like coating on the tongue.

Sensory Profile.