Pour this and your evening gets a little more grown-up, in the best way. It's a proper red Bordeaux that's all ripe dark berries, a whisper of cedar and tannins so smooth they basically glide. Got a Friday night, a slow-cooked stew, or just deserve a good glass after a long week? This is your bottle. Confident, a touch fancy, never stuffy.
Swirl it and you get blackcurrant and blackberry, a bit of boysenberry jam, then that classic Bordeaux cedar and a flick of spice underneath. First sip is generous and rounded, packed with red and black fruit, with a savoury earthy edge that keeps it interesting. The tannins are velvety rather than grippy, so it feels smooth, and the finish hangs around nicely. Dry, medium-to-full, easy to love but with real depth.
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This comes from Château Argadens, an estate tucked into the Entre-Deux-Mers, the green stretch of countryside between Bordeaux's two rivers. The place goes back centuries, but the modern story starts in 2002 when the Sichel family took it over and poured serious work into the vineyards and cellar. The Sichels are old Bordeaux hands, the same family behind the famous Château Palmer, so they know exactly what they're doing. The aim here was simple: thoroughly modern Bordeaux with loads of fruit and a supple, friendly balance. Mission accomplished.
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- What is the price of Chateau Argadens Rouge Bordeaux Superieur 75cl?
Chateau Argadens Rouge Bordeaux Superieur 75cl is KSh 2,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Château Argadens Bordeaux Supérieur 75cl taste like?
Dry and medium-to-full, with ripe blackcurrant and blackberry, a touch of cedar and spice, and a savoury earthy edge. The tannins are velvety and the finish is long and satisfying.
- What is the ABV of Château Argadens Bordeaux Supérieur?
It's 14.5% ABV, so it's got real depth and warmth. Sip it with food and you'll enjoy it most.
- What grapes is it made from?
It's a Merlot-led Bordeaux blend, with Merlot doing the heavy lifting alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and a small splash of Cabernet Franc. That mix gives you the generous fruit plus the structure.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big wine glass. If it's warm out, 20 minutes in the fridge first. Opening it half an hour early or decanting lets it open up beautifully.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill loves this wine. Think nyama choma, steak, lamb or beef stew, roast chicken, or mature cheese.
- Where is it from?
From Château Argadens in the Entre-Deux-Mers area of Bordeaux, France, owned and made by the Sichel family since 2002.
Chateau Argadens Rouge Bordeaux Superieur 75cl
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Chateau Argadens Rouge Bordeaux Superieur 75cl price in Kenya
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