Domaine Eric Bordelet - Sydre - Argelette - 2022

Wine:

The 2021 Sydre Argelette cider is immediately intriguing, with its old gold color and persistent bubble. The nose conjures images of baked apples intertwined with spices, cinnamon, and honey. The palate reveals the complexity of this blend of numerous apple varieties, offering a unique sweet-bitter balance. This is a gastronomic cider that pairs wonderfully with pan-seared foie gras accompanied by spiced apple compote. It can be aged for 5 years or more, or opened today for those who can't wait. Rated 94/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-picked apples. L'argelette (the name given by old-timers to the schistose pebbles) is a complex cuvée composed of a maximum number of varieties from old trees. A blend of as many varieties as possible (bitter, sweet and tart), in keeping with the vintage.

Color:

Old gold with amber highlights and a persistent cordon.

Nose:

Spicy, honeyed, cinnamon and baked apple flavours.

Palate:

This syrup reveals all the complexity of this blend of a multitude of apple varieties, resulting in a bittersweet balance.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

A gourmet Sydre to be enjoyed with pan-fried foie gras, diced apple compote with spices (cinnamon, star anise, vanilla) and endive bitters.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029 and beyond for enthusiasts

Eric Bordelet, the undisputed master of the orchard, has elevated ciders and perry into true nectars. Trained as a sommelier and inspired by the aesthetic pursuit of fine wine, purity, and finesse, he was propelled into the spotlight with the support of Didier Dagueneau, who recognized his talent and ambition.

Located on 23 hectares in southern Normandy at the border of Mayenne and Orne, Eric Bordelet has been crafting an impeccable range of perry and ciders for 30 years, using organic and biodynamic methods and old varieties. These beverages are unrivaled in the world!

Tasting his creations is a revelation: you will never want to drink any other cider or perry again, as the quality is truly exceptional and precise. Some are even vintage-dated, and all of them offer astonishing aging potential.