Nivers : N°5 Florale et Hespéride

Tasting characteristics and tips for N°5 Florale et Hespéride de Nivers

Tasting

Nose

The nose reveals a lovely floral roundness dominated by notes of jasmine and white flowers, elegantly balanced by citrus fragrances of bergamot and citron.

Palate

On the palate, the attack shows a pleasant acidity through the mid-palate, followed by a remarkable floral persistence. The finish stands out for a slight bitterness that brings structure to the whole.

Food and tea pairings

Nivers N°05 pairs perfectly with delicately spiced dishes, a scallop carpaccio, fresh goat cheeses, roasted fruits, or a vegetable terrine.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate Nivers N°05, it is recommended to serve it at 14°C in a wine glass. Before opening, the bottle can be stored at room temperature or in a cellar. Once opened, it should be kept in the refrigerator and consumed within 12 days.

The elegance of a non-alcoholic beverage crafted in Lyon by Maison Nivers

Nivers: Lyon’s gastronomic non-alcoholic beverage revolution

Founded in 2023 in Lyon by Nicolas Verstraete, a Lyon-based gastronome, and Manon Thomas, Nivers is revolutionizing the world of non-alcoholic tasting beverages. The result of eighteen months of intensive research begun in 2021, the brand is built on three distinctive pillars: a double non-alcoholic plant-based fermentation, the exclusive use of grands crus teas, and expertly controlled botanical extractions. Produced entirely in France, with no synthetic additives and low in sugar, Nivers cuvées offer aromatic complexity and length on the palate comparable to great wines, conceived specifically to elevate gastronomic food-and-beverage pairings.

Nivers N°05: showcasing unique expertise

Nivers N°05 is the result of a sophisticated production process combining fermentation, maceration, and botanical extraction. The creation of this non-alcoholic tasting beverage harmoniously combines Grands crus white teas from China (Fujian mountains), paired with Dordogne verjuice, a kombucha culture. as well as plant and fruit extractions (bitter orange, citron, bergamot).
Drawing on know-how and fermentation and extraction methods mastered by Nivers, this composition charms with its flattering, floral profile.

Produced in France, this naturally alcohol-free non-alcoholic tasting beverage stands out for its total absence of additives and its low sugar content, offering a gastronomic alternative designed to rival great wines in refined food-and-beverage pairings.