We are excited to present our annual offer of Eric Bordelet’s delicious artisan ciders from his old-growth, biodynamically farmed heirloom orchards in Normandy. This time around, we have a new one that we have never offered, Corme, which is made from crab apples. We love telling the story of how Eric became the de facto master of great cider. In the early ‘90s, he was a sommelier at l’Arpege in Paris before moving back to the countryside and taking over the family farm. He drew inspiration and mentorship from the late great Didier Dagueneau while quickly becoming a fantastic talent at this craft. His Sidre “Tendre” is an excellent introduction to his sparkling apple ciders, very gently off-dry with tons of purity and apple charm. I found a tendre in my cellar from a few years back, and it was still delightfully good. His “Argelette” takes it to the next level and is his top apple cuvée that is bone dry with a finer effervescence from a selection of his oldest apple trees on very stony soil and has been the finale for many dinners at home. The Poire ‘Granit’ for our palates is the best cider we’ve ever tasted, and it is reaffirmed every year. It comes from 300-year-old pear trees that have grown 60 feet in height, from a small parcel that has never been treated chemically, and produces a cider with acidity, finesse, and complexity that are almost reminiscent of grower Champagne. Finally, the Corme, made from fruit from the Cormier tree that is similar to crab apples, is the newest addition and the most vinous of the Ciders here, replicating a traditional style that dates back to the 15th century which was popularized in the French province of Maine. Alcohols range from 4% to 8%, and all come in 750ml bottles. These are incredibly delicious and refined ciders crafted by a master artisan and have always been a massive hit, especially for the holidays. These typically sell out very quickly, so order as quickly as possible!
Eric Bordelet Sidre Brut Tendre
Eric Bordelet Sidre Brut Tendre
We are excited to present our annual offer of Eric Bordelet’s delicious artisan ciders from his old-growth, biodynamically farmed heirloom orchards in Normandy. This time around, we have a new one that we have never offered, Corme, which is made from crab apples. We love telling the story of how Eric became the de facto master of great cider. In the early ‘90s, he was a sommelier at l’Arpege in Paris before moving back to the countryside and taking over the family farm. He drew inspiration and mentorship from the late great Didier Dagueneau while quickly becoming a fantastic talent at this craft. His Sidre “Tendre” is an excellent introduction to his sparkling apple ciders, very gently off-dry with tons of purity and apple charm. I found a tendre in my cellar from a few years back, and it was still delightfully good. His “Argelette” takes it to the next level and is his top apple cuvée that is bone dry with a finer effervescence from a selection of his oldest apple trees on very stony soil and has been the finale for many dinners at home. The Poire ‘Granit’ for our palates is the best cider we’ve ever tasted, and it is reaffirmed every year. It comes from 300-year-old pear trees that have grown 60 feet in height, from a small parcel that has never been treated chemically, and produces a cider with acidity, finesse, and complexity that are almost reminiscent of grower Champagne. Finally, the Corme, made from fruit from the Cormier tree that is similar to crab apples, is the newest addition and the most vinous of the Ciders here, replicating a traditional style that dates back to the 15th century which was popularized in the French province of Maine. Alcohols range from 4% to 8%, and all come in 750ml bottles. These are incredibly delicious and refined ciders crafted by a master artisan and have always been a massive hit, especially for the holidays. These typically sell out very quickly, so order as quickly as possible!
