Pour this cold and the first sip wakes you right up. Zingy grapefruit, a squeeze of lime, a little white-flower lift, then it lands soft and round instead of sharp. It's a proper dry white Bordeaux that goes down way too easy on a warm Nairobi evening or the second your grilled fish hits the table. Crowd-pleaser, food-friendly, no fuss.
Stick your nose in and you get citrus first: pink grapefruit and a flash of lime, with a soft floral whiff of acacia blossom behind it. There's a hint of riper tropical fruit too, think mango skin, plus a faint toasty edge. On the palate it's bone dry but never austere. The Sauvignon Blanc brings the zip and tang, while the Sémillon (with a touch of Muscadelle) fleshes it out so it feels rounded and almost silky. Fresh finish, properly balanced, leaves you wanting the next sip.
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Where it's from
This comes from Château Argadens, a single 45-hectare plot sitting on one of the highest hills in Entre-Deux-Mers, the green slice of Bordeaux between two rivers. The soil is clay over limestone, which is exactly the kind of ground that keeps a white wine fresh and lively. The estate goes back to a noble family in the 13th century, but the modern story is the Sichels, a Bordeaux wine family running since 1883, who bought it in 2002 and gave it the name back. Same family behind the famous Château Palmer, so they know what they're doing.
Good to know
- What is the price of Chateau Argadens Blanc Bordeaux 75cl?
Chateau Argadens Blanc Bordeaux 75cl is KSh 3,109 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Château Argadens Blanc Bordeaux 75cl taste like?
It's a dry white with bright grapefruit and lime, a soft floral note and a touch of tropical fruit. Zippy and fresh up front, then round and smooth, with a clean finish.
- What is the ABV of Château Argadens Blanc?
12% ABV, which is on the gentle, easygoing side for a white wine.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Bone dry. The fruit makes it taste juicy, but there's no sugar sweetness here.
- How should I serve it?
Cold, around 8 to 10°C, in a white-wine glass. A couple of hours in the fridge does it, or 20 minutes on ice in a pinch. No mixers, no ice in the glass.
- What food pairs with it?
Brilliant with grilled fish, prawns, oysters, creamy chicken, goat cheese or a light lemony pasta. Anything fresh off the grill loves it.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
From Château Argadens in Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France. It's made by the Sichel family, the same Bordeaux name behind Château Palmer, who have run the estate since 2002.
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Chateau Argadens Blanc Bordeaux 75cl price in Kenya
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