Eric Bordelet Sidre

[Mike Humphreys]

I saw this producer referenced and looked into him and became fascinated. I know it’s a beer forum but assume a quick cider excursion is fine.
I think I was fascinated as I read the details of a few of his ciders and looked up the first one to find its £35 per 500ml !!.
Now that should put me off but I’ve ordered some though mainly bottles of the “cheaper” stuff.

Who has experience and what can you tell me.

 

[Krishan Roopun]

I've had these and they're great - but I've never paid £35! More like £15 max.

 

[Mike Humphreys]

Yes most are around £11-15 but there is one that is around £35 per 500ml - Corme
It sounds fantastic. Hope to have them here soon so will find out. Have a few types so will report.
Good to know others have had positive experiences.

 

[Mike Humphreys]

Well they arrived from the continent. Just found out there is a Portsmouth reseller ! They don’t have full range but I may go there next if I like them.

 

[Mike Humphreys]

Cracked open the Authentique to get a sighter and it’s a lovely drop. So light, fresh and clean. A pear cider and very good indeed.

 

[Mike Humphreys]

Thank me if you like them lescaves.co.uk is the official supplier though some continental suppliers have better stock,
The Argelette is next for me so let me know but the pear ciders are great if a little more expensive. Authentique and Granit (which I’ll try tomorrow) fairly impressed by first bottle and discovered my old love of cider again possibly but see how I feel after 15 bottles.

 

[Mike Humphreys]

Let me know the vintage and style of that Argelette Bryan as I think I read it was quite vinous and tannic so needed a couple of years in bottle