You want a white that's got fruit and a little richness but won't go full butter-bomb on you. This is it. Ripe pineapple and peach up top, a creamy lick of oak underneath, and a clean dry finish that keeps you reaching for the glass. Chill it, pour it, and let it carry the night whether that's a quiet Tuesday or a plate of grilled chicken with friends.
First whiff is sunshine fruit: pineapple, ripe peach, a hint of citrus, with a soft vanilla note hiding behind it. On the palate it's dry but generous, juicy tropical fruit with a smooth, almost creamy texture from a touch of French oak. There's enough fresh acidity to keep it lively, so it never feels heavy, and it signs off clean. Easy to love, not at all sweet.
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Where it's from
It's made by Concha y Toro, Chile's giant of a winery, with much of the Chardonnay fruit coming from cool coastal spots like Casablanca and Limari where the Pacific breeze keeps things fresh. The name means the Devil's Cellar. Story goes the founder, Don Melchor, got tired of people pinching his best bottles, so he spread a rumour that the devil lived in the cellar. Nobody dared go back. Smart man.
Good to know
- What is the price of Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay 75cl?
Casillero del Diablo 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 Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay 75cl taste like?
Ripe pineapple and peach with a touch of citrus and vanilla, a smooth creamy texture from gentle oak, fresh acidity and a clean dry finish. Fruity and rounded, not sweet.
- What is the ABV of Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay?
It's 13.5% ABV, pretty standard for a Chilean white.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. There's lots of ripe fruit flavour, which can read as juicy, but there's no real sugar to it.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it to about 8 to 10C and pour into a white wine glass. No mixer, no fuss, just cold and ready.
- What pairs with Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay?
Brilliant with grilled chicken or kuku choma, creamy pasta, prawns, white fish or a mild coconut curry. Its fruit and freshness handle richer dishes well.
- Where is it from?
Chile, made by Concha y Toro, with the Chardonnay drawn largely from cool coastal valleys like Casablanca and Limari.
Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay 75cl
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Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.