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Cider and Poiré from Normandy

Cider and Poiré from Normandy
Normandy may have been a wine-growing region in the 12th and 13th centuries, but it's obviously for a nectar other than wine that it's famous today. Wine production, now extremely marginal, has been replaced by cider and perry. Today, Normandy is France's leading cider producer. Cider was introduced to Normandy in the 6th century by the Basques. Production increased considerably from the 13th century onwards, thanks to the invention of the cider press. Normandy boasts six A.O.C. cider labels, guaranteeing the quality of its products through the selection of regional apple varieties and strict management of production methods: Calvados, Calvados Pays d'Auge, Calvados Domfront, Cidre Pays d'Auge, Pommeau de Normandie and Poiré Domfront.

Normandy's cider orchards produce between 300 and 350,000 tonnes of cider apples each year, of which only a portion is processed by industrial companies. Another part of the fruit is used for family cider production, or for artisanal or farm processing.

Traditional orchards are still found mainly in two geographical areas: the Pays d'Auge and the Bocages Normands (southern Manche and the Bocages of Calvados and Orne). The surface area of these plantations has tended to shrink considerably in favor of specialized orchards, or low-stem orchards, particularly since the storm of December 1999, located in Calvados and serving a more industrialized production.

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Eric Bordelet - Sydre Brut 2023

atypical
among friends

"A thirst-quenching vintage!"

If you've never drunk Eric Bordelet's ciders or perries, it's high time you discovered them. With its lively, refreshing character, the "Brut" will be the ideal accompaniment to good "casse-croûtes" with charcuterie and cheeses, and of course to Breton galettes...

Eric Bordelet - Poiré Granit 2022

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4.3/5 (7 reviews)

97/100 RVF

(2019 vintage notes)
mineral
delicious
aperitif

"Poiré haute couture

Poiré Granit defines the rock where the pear tree's roots plunge into the granite faults. The pear tree's deep root system leaves its mark with a beautiful minerality. This aspect is more present in this cuvée, which is made from 200-300 year-old trees. A blend of as many varieties as possible, in identical quantities each year, to capture the flavors of the vintage.

Eric Bordelet - Sydre Argelette 2022

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4/5 (2 reviews)

96/100 RVF

(2019 vintage notes)
balanced
intensity
gastronomy

"A vintage made for the table".

L'Argelette (the name given by the old-timers) refers to the schistose pebbles on which the orchard stands. A "Grand Cru" cuvée made from old trees and as many varieties as possible. The fruit is blended in the same way every year: 40% bitter, 40% sweet and 20% tart, in keeping with the vintage. A complex, vinous cider with good ageing potential, thanks to its balance of substance, acidity, roundness, fullness and minerality.

Eric Bordelet - Sidre Tendre 2023

fruity
delicate
desserts

"A real call to gourmandise!

A cider with lovely aromas of wild apples, a tangy mouthfeel, a lovely sweetness and a good mellowness. A very elegant cuvée with fine bubbles, best served at the end of a meal, with desserts, or as a "four hours" with warm pastries.

Eric Bordelet - Poiré Authentique 2023

aperitif
cheeses
originality

"Authentic, without a doubt!"

Limited in production, perry is less well known to the public than cider. It is made from the fermentation of pear juice. This Poiré Authentique is a highly appetizing wine. The freshness of its fruit makes it a perfect aperitif cuvée, just as it is the perfect accompaniment to seafood and goat's cheese.

Eric Bordelet - Sydre Argelette 2017 (magnum)

morel clafoutis
gastronomy

L'Argelette (the name given by the old-timers) refers to the schistose pebbles on which the orchard stands. A "Grand Cru" cuvée made from old trees and as many varieties as possible. The fruit is blended in the same way every year: 40% bitter, 40% sweet and 20% tart, in keeping with the vintage. A complex, vinous cider with good ageing potential, thanks to its balance of substance, acidity, roundness, fullness and minerality. A cuvée made for the table.

Eric Bordelet - Poiré Authentique (magnum) 2019

fruity
goat's cheese
magnum

Limited in production, perry is less well known to the public than cider. It is made from the fermentation of pear juice, and is part of Normandy's traditional heritage. This Poiré Authentique is immediately appealing, thanks to its great taste. The freshness of its fruit makes it a perfect aperitif cuvée, just as it is the perfect companion for seafood and goat's cheese. Authentic, without a doubt!

Eric Bordelet - Sidre Brut Tendre 2016

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4/5 (1 review)

Halfway between brut and doux, the Brut Tendre cuvée, which still has some residual sugar, still offers a fine balance between fruit and substance. Slightly windier by nature, it's a pleasant accompaniment to an entire meal of everyday cooking... A great deal of delicacy!

Eric Bordelet - Sidre Doux

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3.7/5 (11 reviews)

Superb aromas of wild apples, a tangy mouthfeel with a lovely sweetness and mellowness, this is the cuvée to reserve for the end of a meal with desserts, or for "four hours" on pastries served warm. Low in alcohol (3% Vol.), this bottle is a real invitation to indulge!