Pour this and you get a deep ruby red that means business. It's a southern-Rhône-style blend of Grenache and Syrah, so think ripe blackberry and plum, a little pepper, a whisper of mocha and vanilla from the oak. Full-bodied, warm, smooth tannins, properly dry. This is the bottle you open when there's grilled meat on the go and the night's just getting started.
First sniff is all jammy dark fruit, blackberry and blackcurrant piled up, then a hit of ground coffee and a soft vanilla edge from the barrel. On the palate it's rich and full, that Grenache warmth (14.5%, it'll hug you) wrapped around peppery Syrah spice and a hint of dried herbs. Tannins are there but smooth, nothing that grips your cheeks. Bone dry, no sugar, just ripe fruit doing the heavy lifting into a long, warm finish.
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Aetos is a 'Private Collection' red from Maison Calvet, one of France's old guard, going since 1818. They've spent two centuries knowing their way around French reds, and this one leans into southern Rhône territory: Grenache for that ripe, warming fruit and Syrah for the pepper and spine. Classic French winemaking, no fuss, just a generous crowd-pleaser of a bottle.
Good to know
- What is the price of Calvet Aetos 75cl?
Calvet Aetos 75cl is KSh 2,619 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Calvet Aetos 75cl taste like?
Big and full-bodied with ripe blackberry and blackcurrant, a touch of mocha and vanilla, peppery spice and smooth tannins. It's dry, warm and made for food.
- What is the ABV of Calvet Aetos?
It's 14.5%, so a proper full-bodied red. Sip it, don't gulp it.
- Is Calvet Aetos sweet or dry?
Dry. There's loads of ripe fruit flavour, but no sugar, the richness comes from the fruit and the alcohol, not sweetness.
- How do I serve Calvet Aetos?
Around 16 to 18°C in a big glass. Let it breathe for 20 minutes and drink it neat alongside grilled meat.
- What pairs with Calvet Aetos?
Anything hearty and chargrilled. Nyama choma, steak, lamb, beef ragu pasta, or a slab of mature cheddar.
- Where is Calvet Aetos from?
France. It's a Grenache and Syrah blend from Maison Calvet, a French house that's been making wine since 1818.
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Calvet Aetos 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Calvet Aetos 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,619. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.