Episode Summary: A 5-Star Cider Experience Step into an unforgettable 5-star cider dining experience with Eric Bordelet, one of the world’s most acclaimed cider and perry makers. Recorded during an intimate cider dinner as part of the French Cider Tour 2024, this episode offers an extraordinary glimpse into Eric’s legacy and his passion for crafting … Read more
Why a Cider Tour Bus is better than going Solo The obvious reason why taking a bus tour vs driving on your own to visit French cidermakers is that you can imbibe! But wait there is more! In this episode 339, the guest on the 2022 French Cider Tour to Normandy, Brittany and Domfrontais will … Read more
Normandy to Brittany on the French Cider Tour The 2022 French Cider Tour that took travelers from across North America on a trip of a life time was a trip of a life time. Not only were the apple and pear trees laden with fruit, but the hot and humid weather pattern finally broke and … Read more
In this chat, I share with you my travels a.k.a reconnaissance for a future travel tourist trips to Normandy. This main chat begins at 12:30 minutes The Travel Begins Before I headed to France I first made a stop in the Netherlands, specifically Amsterdam and the well love park called Vondelpark. Cider Travel Tip: Nearby Amsterdam Centraal … Read more
Who is Didier Bédu Didier Bédu was the President of the Interprofession des Appellations Cidricoles (I.D.A.C.) for France when I spoke to him in 2016. Today Jean-Luc Pignol, is now the commercial Director the Calvados Busnel distillery, has been elected Chairman of IDAC. In 2016 I spoke with Didier regarding IDAC’s criteria for the highly … Read more
Who is Agathe Letellier Agathe is the owner and cider maker at her cidery Manoir d’Apreval in Pennedepie in Normandy, France. She has turned her domaine into a destination for tourists and cider fans. Guest can sing up for tours, and groups can reserve a classic Norman Buffet. In the tasting room there is a … Read more
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