England, cider and perry, and glass making in the Forest of Dean in the 17th century are the antecedents of the champagne industry. Coke-fired furnaces and higher temperatures allowed for stronger glass and in bottle fermentations for the first time, and it was cider rather than wine being bottled this way that paved the way for the sparkling wine world that we know now.
We continue these traditions here at Little Pomona and this three pack showcases for us the pinnacle of fine cider and perry, perfect for celebrations of every kind.
Brut Zero NV is a blend of three vintages of cider, all barrel fermented, before being sent to bottle for a second fermentation lasting 22 months. Six years in the making, hand disgorged, without dosage (the zero in the name), this is a cider for celebrations, special moments and grand meals.
Brut de Poiré is a perry made with locally grown French varieties of pears by the champagne method and so it’s ideal as a drink for any and all Christmas or New Year celebrations! It’s beautifully aromatic with delicate pears and lemon blossom on the nose and all soft creamy citrus fruit, brioche, honey and flowers in the mouth, with beautiful fine bubbles.
Brut Rosé is definitely a UK first, a champagne method rosé perry. The increasingly fashionable deep orange/pink colour was achieved by pressing the pears with a small percentage of damsons picked from ancient trees local to our home. The result is beautifully aromatic, with sweet violet flowers, Turkish Delight and almond blossom billowing from the glass.