2023 Eric Bordelet Poire Authentique - Pear Cider Normandie, France
$19.99
BIODYNAMIC: Certified
VINEYARD: Orchards are comprised of trees up to 50+ years old containing 40-50 varieties of heirloom pears
SOIL: Granite based soilsVITICULTUREHand harvested and farmed biodynamically
VINIFICATION: fruit is dehydrated for 4-5 weeks and simply ground and pressed then settled for clarification before fermenting naturallyAGINGOne continuous fermentation originating in tank and finishing in bottle. Bubbles develop within two weeks of bottling. The fruit is never chaptalized, but a small amount of residual sugar remains. RS = 25-30 g/l
NOTES: Done in a traditionally off-dry, sparkling style that works brilliantly with goat cheese. Very expressive aromatics, gentle mousse and beautiful balance.
-importer's note
Specs
- Country France
- Region Normandy
- Style Cider
- Producer Eric Bordelet
- Farming Practices Biodynamic, Organic
- Grapes Pear
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Aperitif
- Characteristics Orchard Fruit