Clos Shanouk – Aurore

Cider Profile:

Name: Clos Shanouk – Aurore
Sampled December 2025

Brand: Clos Shanouk Type: Apple – Dry Location of Production: Saint-Lauraint-de-I’ile d’Orleans, QC ABV: 7% Website Link: instagram.com/closshanouk/ Ingredients: N/A Gluten Free: Yes Sugar Content: N/A Size(s) available: 750ml (bottle) Availability: Clos Shanouk (private order), Quebec better bottle shops Flavour: Apple Colour: Transparent straw yellow Carbonation: Medium, frequently streaming bubbles. Some foam when poured.

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Cider Crate Tasting Notes:

Smell: Medium aroma. Rustic, bright apples.Some funk but also pulp and juice.
Initial Taste: Strong bite from carbonation, as there is a lot in this pet-nat.  Bright, juicy apples that are clean with a bit of tannic and hint of smooth funk and acidity.  Effervescent and a lot of body, though still pretty dry.
After Taste: Lingers a long time, with stronger peel finish.  Hint of minerality from the acidity that lingers.
On ice: Slightly reduced overall mouthfeel, more wine-like than champagne.

Additional Notes: If you are a fan of full-bodied, lively and crisp apple forward ciders, then the Aurore by Clos Shanouk is for you.  Bright juicy apples with a bit of peel that brings with it some acidity and a touch of tannins. Golden Russet and Empire notes all over this one. Lingers a while and becomes more peel like in the aftertaste.  Quite clean, a bit of sweetness and a lot of carbonation in this pet-nat style offering. 

Rated on a scale of 1-5
Sweet – 2.5
Sour – 3.5
Crisp – 4.5
Dry – 3
Fruity – 4.5

Next recommendations:
More Sweet – 
More Sour – Fleuri Cidres Biolologique – Hyslop
More Dry – Aurea Mediocratas – Brut (2021)
More Crisp – Domaine Heritage – Grand Mac

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