Pour this cold and the first sip does the talking. Ripe pineapple and mango, a squeeze of citrus, then a creamy roundness that coats your tongue and just keeps going. It's a white that feels like a little treat without trying too hard. Perfect for a slow Friday, a catch-up on the balcony, or whenever you want France in a glass without the lecture that usually comes with it. And yes, that's the Rothschild name on the label, the Bordeaux royalty, doing an easy southern white you can actually open on a Tuesday.
Stick your nose in and it's a fruit bowl in the sun. Pineapple and mango up front, bright citrus around the edges, and a soft hint of vanilla underneath. On the palate you get ripe pear and melon, a gentle touch of oak that adds a creamy, almost buttery feel, and just enough freshness to keep it lively rather than heavy. The acidity is well tucked in, so nothing bites. It finishes long and smooth, the kind of sip that makes you reach straight for the next one.
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Where it's from
This comes from the Pays d'Oc in the south of France, the warm, sunny stretch along the Mediterranean that gives Chardonnay all that ripe tropical fruit. The label belongs to Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the same house behind the legendary Château Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux. Their winemakers select Chardonnay from southern growers and blend and mature it themselves, which is how you get serious French winemaking pedigree in a bottle that's made for everyday joy rather than a special occasion.
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- What is the price of Baron Philippe De Rothschild Chardonnay 75cl?
Baron Philippe De Rothschild Chardonnay 75cl is KSh 1,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chardonnay 75cl taste like?
Tropical and creamy. Think pineapple, mango and citrus on the nose, then ripe pear and melon with a gentle touch of oak and a long, smooth finish. It's dry, not sweet, with just enough freshness to keep it lively.
- What is the ABV of Baron Philippe de Rothschild Chardonnay?
It's 13% ABV, a comfortable strength for an unfortified white wine.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it well, around 6 to 8°C, and pour into a standard white wine glass. No mixer, no ice in the glass. Just cold and on its own.
- What food pairs with it?
Roast chicken, creamy pasta, prawns and white fish, or a mild coconut curry. It also handles grilled chicken choma nicely.
- Where is it from?
The Pays d'Oc in southern France, made by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the house behind Château Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux.
- Is it dry or sweet?
It's a dry white. There's ripe, fruity character that can read as a touch generous, but it finishes clean and fresh rather than sweet.
Baron Philippe De Rothschild Chardonnay 75cl
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Baron Philippe De Rothschild Chardonnay 75cl price in Kenya
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