
Eric Bordelet, Poire Authentique
For those who like their cider a bit on the drier side, the pear cuvee from Eric Bordelet is perfect. Lots of fruit but a cleaner finish. Although apple is the traditional drink in the region, as well as the traditional accompaniment to crepes, the pear has a vibrancy we connect with. 20 different varieties of pears are harvested through mid December for this beauty. Very high acidity and cut.
Winery: Eric BordeletAppellation: Normandy
Average age of vines: Estimated 300 year old orchards
Farming Methods: Organic - Certified
Maturation: Ancestral fermentation in vats and then bottling takes place over several weeks, even months depending on the vintage
Soil: Brioverien schists, “Grand Crus” sedimentary rocks from the Precambrian era
Varietal: Pear
Vineyard Orientation: Southern
Vineyard Size: 23 hectares