Cuvée Blanc Cedro

by A.I.R. Distillations

Still White0% ABVView on A.I.R. Distillations website

Production Philosophy

A primary-aroma, citrus-led blend. A.I.R. Distillations describes Cuvée Blanc Cedro as a citrus-led expression and a primary-aroma blend. It is a blanc, or white/clear, style built around a citron core met by grapefruit and cooled by lemon verbena.[1],[2]

Composition & Vinification

White Grapes & Organic Apple and Pear — Fruit Base. The botanical distillates are blended with two selections of white grape varieties and with organic apple and pear, none from concentrate, providing the fruit foundation of the blend.[1]

Tasting Profile

Nose. The nose shows bright white peach and pink grapefruit zest with a hint of verbena.[1]

Palate. The palate carries bittersweet grapefruit, candied citron peel and a cool lemon-verbena herbality.[1]

Finish. The finish is clean, with a refreshing bitterness and finely balanced acidity.[1]

Structure. Supported structural points:[1]

  • Acidity: finely balanced
  • Complexity: citrus-led, primary-aroma blend
  • Length: clean finish with refreshing bitterness

Service

Temperature. Cuvée Blanc Cedro is served at 4–6°C.[1]

Glassware. It is served in a white wine glass.[1]

Shelf Life. The bottle should be stored in a dry, dark place.[1]

Pairings

Fish & Seafood. A.I.R. Distillations recommends Cuvée Blanc Cedro with white fish such as sea bass, cod, halibut and hake; oily fish including trout and salmon; shellfish such as scallops, prawns and lobster; and cephalopods such as octopus and squid.[1]

White Meats. It is recommended with chicken, turkey, duck, veal and pork tenderloin.[1]

Vegetables. Suggested vegetable pairings include fennel, zucchini, white asparagus, peas, artichoke, Belgian endive and spring onion.[1]

Cooking Methods & What to Avoid. The producer advises light cooking methods — steaming, poaching, papillote and roasting — while avoiding smoke and heavy reductions. Blue cheeses are also to be avoided.[1]

Provenance & Sourcing

Ingredients Policy. Cuvée Blanc Cedro contains no preservatives, additives, flavourings, natural aromas or extracts. Its white fruits are organic, and all its grape and fruit components are not from concentrate.[1]