BORDATTO Cidre Basandere 2023 75cl Pays Basque

Basandere Cider, "the wild lady" in Basque mythology, is meant to be enjoyed young. Fresh fruit aromas, ripe apple scents, a light mouthfeel, balanced sweetness, and generous bubbles highlight a smoothness that pleases the palate. Pleasant at aperitif time, it also pairs well 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: Direct pressing, varieties separated. Settling followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks (around 4 months), using only indigenous yeasts. Work on lees. Natural sparkling in the bottle for two months (end of fermentation in bottles with no added sweet liquor or yeasts).

Tasting: Fresh fruit, roundness, finesse, sweetness, and balance. Perfect for aperitifs, cheese, or desserts. Best served chilled (around 7°C), store the bottle upright, protected from light, at a temperature not exceeding 16°C. Aging potential: 3 to 5 years. All their ciders are vintage-dated.

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.