BORDATTO Basandere Cider 2024 75cl Basque Country

Basandere Cider, "the wild lady" in Basque mythology, is best enjoyed young. Fresh fruit, ripe apple aromas, a light palate, balanced sweetness, and generous bubbles highlight a sweetness that flatters the palate. Pleasant as an aperitif, it can also be enjoyed with cheese or dessert.

Blend of 12 local apple varieties selected by ripeness (Mamula, Eztika, Eri sagarra, Anisa, Jinkoa, Gehesia Gorria, Errezila, Koko xuria, Bordelesa)

Cider-making process: Direct pressing, separate varieties. Debourbage then fermentation in stainless steel tanks (approximately 4 months), indigenous yeasts only. Aging on lees. Natural secondary fermentation in the bottle for two months (end of fermentation in bottles without added sugar liquor or yeasts).

Tasting notes: Fresh fruit, roundness, finesse, sweetness, balance. Perfect for aperitifs, cheeses, desserts. Drink well chilled (approximately 7°C), store the bottle upright away from light at a temperature not exceeding 16°C. Aging potential: 3 to 5 years. All their ciders are vintage.

Bordatto, a very small estate of fruit trees (apples) and vines. Located in the Pays

Domaine Bordatto is a charming, family-owned estate situated in Jaxu, close to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in the Pays Basque region of France. Founded in 2001 by Pascale and Bixintxo Aphaule, the estate covers 4.5 hectares, with 3.5 hectares dedicated to apple orchards and 1 hectare to vineyards. The estate operates under organic principles, focusing on sustainable and respectful cultivation of the land.

The vineyards are planted with classic Basque grape varieties, such as Tannat, Marselan, and Cabernet Franc for the wine and in the apple orchards, they cultivate old local varieties such as Anisa, Eztika, and Erri Sagarra, which are well-suited for organic farming and contribute to the distinctive character of their products.

Cider, France