Full Review

Aval Cider

Aval Cider
Gold French Cider

Pair this cider with:
Pork

Category: French Cider

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 6% RS: 1.8%
95 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional

Aval Cider
Gold French Cider

Pair this wine with:
Pork

Category: French Cider

Date Tasted:
Country: France
Alcohol: 6% RS: 1.8%
Medium light gold color. Aromas and flavors of leather, old oak, english cheddar, and bamboo shoots with a round, vibrant, spritzy, dry medium body and a complex, medium-length finish that exhibits notes of apple sauce on lightly smoked honey ham, cedar, oak, and leather, dry flowers, hibiscus blossom, and fermenting ginger and honey. Very farmhouse-y without being overly funky; lots of complex flavors that lend themselves well to drinking easily without blowing out the palate.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Rich & Full
Aroma Aroma: leather, old oak, english cheddar, and bamboo shoots
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with notes of apple sauce on lightly smoked honey ham, cedar, oak, and leather, dry flowers, hibiscus blossom, and fermenting ginger and honey.
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Pork Chops, Veggie Frittata, Baked Ham
Bottom Line Bottom Line: Very farmhouse-y without being overly funky; lots of complex flavors that lend themselves well to drinking easily without blowing out the palate.

The Producer

AVAL Cider

The Producer

Their Portfolio

95 Aval Cider Blanc French Cider 5% (France) $.00.
88 Aval Cider Rosé French Cider 6% (France) $.00.
95 Aval Cider Gold French Cider 6% (France) $.00.

French Cider

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Serve in a Pokal
French-style ciders range in alcohol from 3-10% and are typically full-bodied with lively carbonation and subtle sweetness. This category includes all French-produced and inspired ciders including Normandy-style ciders. These ciders are often available in larger format bottles enclosed with a cork and cage. French-style ciders are more wine-like than most styles, and can be incredibly complex with lively acidity making them a perfect pair for a wide array of cuisines.

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