2019 Eric Bordelet "Sidre" Brut Tendre, Normandy, FranceIn 1992, Eric Bordelet, a sommelier who trained in some of Paris top restaurants, returned to southern Normandy to take over his familys estate and orchards. With the encouragement of his close friend, the iconic vigneron Didier Dageneau of Pouilly sur Loire, he began producing artisanal ciders from apples and pearsciders without equal that draw closer comparisons to fine, vintage wine than to beer. Over the years, he has revolutionized the cider

with an additional 6 months of bottle aging for optimal flavor development

Clos Magne Figeac was created during the division of the 200-hectare Domaine de Figeac at the end of the 18th century

and Chardonnay

They are pioneers in Champagne: among the very first to grow their own grapes

not crown cap

severe disbudding

Aldo soon acquired the first organic certification of the region (1971)

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without the use of chemicals or added sulfites

To ensure greater flavor intensity they farm the land for lower yields through pruning

After malolactic conversion

Their dedication to long barrel aging and precise blending results in Ports that balance richness