Domfront

Domfront is a perry, a sparkling drink made from several varieties of hand-picked perry pears in the French regions of l'Orne, Mayenne and Manche. The perry is made by fermentation and is characterized by its clear, pale yellow to golden yellow color and fine bubbles.

The taste of Domfront perry is fruity and flowery, with undertones of exotic fruit, toast and brioche, somewhat acidic and sweet because of the unfermented sugars in it. Aeration is strictly prohibited; the perry sparkles because of the natural slow fermentation that lasts six weeks.

Held in high regard, it is nicknamed "the Champagne of Normandy". Domfront can be drunk as an aperitif before a meal, or it can accompany meat and fish dishes, as well as desserts.