Eric Bordelet Nouvelle Vague Sidre

Eric Bordelet

Eric Bordelet Nouvelle Vague Sidre

Style Cider France
Producer Eric Bordelet
Origin Normandy
$11 / btl
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What it tastes like.

Eric Bordelet Sidre Nouvelle Vague — a single-occasion 330ml cider from Eric Bordelet's orchards in Charchigné (Mayenne), Normandy. Bordelet is the reference producer for French cider and perry, having trained as a sommelier and worked at L'Arpege in Paris before returning to the family farm.

Bordelet farms more than 20 heritage cider apple varieties on schist and granite soils, hand-harvests, and ferments slowly with native yeasts. Nouvelle Vague is the more energetic end of the lineup — bone-dry, higher alcohol and brisk, in a small-format bottle.

Ripe apple, quince, lemon zest, blossom and a touch of yeast lift. The palate is taut, dry and finely textured, with bright acidity and a clean, mineral close. A natural aperitif or a wine-style cider for charcuterie and Norman cheeses. 6.5% ABV, 330ml.

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About Bordelet.

Normandy ·Est. 1992

Éric Bordelet is a former Paris sommelier who left the Arpège restaurant in 1992 to take over Château de Hauteville in Sainte-Suzanne, Mayenne, western France. He produces Poiré and Cidre from old orchards using natural yeast fermentation and minimal additions. His Poiré Granit and Poiré Authentique are widely cited in trade circles as benchmark sparkling pear expressions for the style globally.

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Why Caravan backs Eric Bordelet

Normandy

After years at Taillevent, Bordelet returned to the farm in the Sarthe-Mayenne region where high-stem apple and pear trees had grown for generations. He applies biodynamic methods and uses slow, natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The poiré expressions — Poire Granit (granite-soil parcels), Poire Authentique (sweeter style) — showcase the complexity of old-variety pear fruit. The Pomme Perlant is a light, dry apple cider, and Nouvelle Vague is an experimental release. Bottlings carry minimal dosage and no added sulphites.

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