Eric Bordelet - Sydre Argelette (750 mL)

Eric Bordelet - Sydre Argelette (750 mL)
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Eric Bordelet's Sydre Argelette is his Grand Cru cider - the most superior and excellent blend from his cider production. Bordelet was a trained Sommelier before he took over the reins of the nearly 50-acre orchard on his family's domain in 1992. The orchard, which is located near Charchigné, in Hauteville, is cultivated using organic and biodynamic methods. This domain's cider production is exceptional, and Eric's Sydre Argelette is the epitome of his excellent quality.
Argelette is an ancient name for the red, iron pebbles prominent in the soil around Eric Bordelet's orchard. This complex cider is made annually using the same blend of apples, including several bitter varieties, as well as sweet, and tangy apple varieties. The identical blend used annually will still result in nuanced differences in each vintage courtesy of the climate and other terroir differences each growing season.
Tasting Notes: This cider is characterized by its vinous nature, fine balance between acidity, roundness and minerality. Nice aromatics of apple butter, fresh juice, minerality, peppercorns, and honeycomb. Foamy bubbles give it a soft mouthfeel. Ripe apple fruit and a soft sweetness on front of palate. Minerality and gentle tannins rinse away the sweetness. Dry finish with lingering hints of honey, loads of apple skin & minerality. Notes of sweet pear and a candy like floral quality - you can taste the work of the bees pollinating the apple blossoms in this cider. Light lime citrus zest, grapefruit, mandarin zest, and twig.
This cider has considerable aging potential.
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- Dry-to-Sweet Scale: Semi-Dry
- Tannins: Medium-Plus
- Acidity: Medium Minus
- 🍎🍐 Varieties: Unknown or Unidentified Apples
- Features: Blend and Organic
- ABV: 5.4%
- Format: 750 mL Bottle
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