Nivers N°05 — Florale et Hespéridée

Palate. The white floral roundness of jasmine is balanced by hesperidic notes of bergamot and citron, which bring good mid-palate acidity. A flattering floral persistence carries through, closing with a light bitterness on the finish.^[1]

Structure. ^[4]

• Acidity: Good mid-palate acidity
• Complexity: Floral roundness balanced against hesperidic citrus
• Length: Flattering floral persistence, light bitterness on the finish

Nivers suggests pairing N°05 with mildly spiced dishes, scallop carpaccio, fresh goat cheese, roasted fruits, and vegetable terrine.^[4]

Nivers lists the ingredients as grands crus of Chinese white teas from the Fujian mountains, verjus, kombucha culture, and extractions of plants and fruits: bigarade (bitter orange), citron (cédrat) and bergamot. A separate cited account gives a slightly different list: fine Chinese white teas from Fujian Mountain, verjuice from Dordogne, kombucha culture, and citron, bergamot and bitter orange leaf extracts.^[1],[2]

Fujian White Teas -- Floral and Citrus Structure. The tea base is grand cru Chinese white tea from the Fujian mountains. One cited source describes the grand cru teas and other plant extracts as combined with bergamot to structure the cuvée's floral and citrus balance.^[3]

Kombucha Culture -- Fermentation. Kombucha culture appears in the declared ingredient list.^[4]

Citron (Cédrat) -- Citrus. Citron is used as a plant and fruit extraction.^[1]

Ingredients Policy. Nivers describes N°05 as additive-free and low in sugar. It also states that its beverages contain no flavourings, additives, acidifiers or preservatives.^[2],[5]