Domaine Eric Bordelet 2022 Sidre Brut, Normandy

Item Number: 20521

UPC: 3-760173900022

Country: France
Region: Normandy
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2022
Grape(s): Apple
Type: Cider - Hard Cider
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 7
Viticulture: Certified Organic

Tasting Notes: Eric Bordelet's Sidre Brut is a dry sparkling cider crafted in the traditional style of Normandy cider. It is thirst-quenching with a good balance of apple and floral flavors.

Terroir Notes: Bordelet's property is situated in the south of Normandy on the Armorican Massif. Dating back to the Precambrian era, the terroir includes red schist and granite, which imbue the fruit with minerality and texture. Bordelet uses about 22 different types of apple trees, 85% of which from heirloom varieties. All of the trees are pure varieties; there are no hybrids or cross-bred types. The newer trees are very densely planted and trellised whereas the older ones are more widely spaced. All farming is biodynamic, and the property is certified organic. The orchards are dry farmed.

Production Notes: The apples are manually harvested and placed in small, wooden crates to avoid damage. Then, they are put in a dry and aired location for 3 to 5 weeks for dehydration. The apples are ground and simply pressed. Pressing is followed by settling and racking, which is done to clarify and to slow down fermentation. The cider is produced according to the ancestral method with native yeast. It is bottled during fermentation with enough sugar to produce a dry style of cider; there is no addition of sugar. Bubbles develop within two weeks of bottling.