Antoine Marois - Ad Astra Poire (750 mL)

750 mL bottle of Antoine Marois Ad Astra Poire - Cambremer France - Plant de Blanc pear single varietal perry

Antoine Marois - Ad Astra Poire (750 mL)

Ad Astra is a Poire (French Perry) from Domaine Antoine Marois. Made from a single variety of perry pear called 'Plant de Blanc'. These pears come from Antoine's friend's orchard in nearby Domfront, an area in Northwestern France famed for it's cider and perry production, and highly regarded amongst the cider community as one of the world's finest Perry Pear growing regions. 

The pears are picked by hand from very large, old trees which grow on clay and shale. Primary fermentation occurs naturally (spontaneously fermented) in stainless steel tanks. The second fermentation then occurs in bottle to form a fine bubble. These are un-disgorged, some natural sediment is in each bottle (pour slowly to avoid this hazing your drink, or get adventurous and enjoy the slurry sips!). 

Tasting Notes: This perry is dry with balanced acidity and bitterness. Floral and crisp pear aromatics. Clean, fresh, and refined. Fresh pear skins and juice, crisp and soft minerality. Delightful. 

About Antoine Marois: Nestled on top of a hill, the Domaine overlooks the village of Cambremer located in the heart of the Pays d'Auge, in Normandy. The Estate extends over 18 hectares (~45 acres) of natural meadows including 7.5 hectares of high-stem orchard. They grow many of the most beloved cider apple varieties form this region of France, including: Fréquin Rouge, Mettais, Saint Aubin, Binet Rouge, Domaine, Rambeau, and more. The orchards are managed organically. True to French tradition, the grass on the orchard is maintained by cows during the growing season before they are removed prior to harvest. All of the apples are hand harvested, and sorted before pressing. Their cider blends are based on specific plots within the orchard - so each cuvée represents a true expression of place & terroir. The work in the cellar is deliberately non-interventionist, but under constant attention. Fermentation via indigenous yeast, and then managed in the traditional French cidre style of keeving, involving multiple rackings during fermentation. Bottle conditioned naturally. Each vintage of these ciders will age exceptionally well and is crafted with intention of pairing well with a wide range of foods. 

  • Dry-to-Sweet Scale: Dry
  • Tannins: Medium
  • Acidity: Medium
  • 🍎🍐 Varieties: Perry Pears
  • Features: Single-Varietal Cider and Pears
  • ABV: %
  • Format: 750 mL Bottle
  • Shipping available across U.S.
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Inventory on the way
Regular price $26.00
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We do have 1-bottle boxes, but in most all instances it will cost the same to ship you a full 4-bottle box.

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  • East Coast: A 4-bottle or 6-bottle box will usually cost $20-25 to ship. A 12-bottle box will usually cost $25-35 to ship. Variance depends on weight and how far from a FedEx/UPS shipping center your delivery address is.

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