You want a red that just gets on with it, no homework required. This is it. Deep ruby in the glass, plush and round on the tongue, all ripe blackcurrant and plum with a whisper of cedar from the oak. Merlot leads, so the tannins are soft and the welcome is warm. Pour it next to some nyama choma and watch it disappear.
Stick your nose in and you get dark fruit first: blackcurrant, ripe plum, a little black cherry. Underneath there's cedar and a fine cigar-box oakiness, plus a faint peppery lift that keeps it interesting. On the palate it's full and rounded, the fruit carries through, and the tannins are silky rather than grippy so nothing dries your mouth out. It finishes long and smooth with a touch of cocoa. Dry, but the ripe fruit makes it feel generous, never austere.
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Where it's from
This comes out of Château de Brandey, a family estate run by Vignobles Chevillard in the village of Ruch, tucked into the Entre-deux-Mers stretch of Bordeaux. The vines are old, some pushing 45 years, and they sit on clay-limestone soil facing the afternoon sun, which is what gives the wine its ripe, structured backbone. Mostly Merlot with a dash of Cabernet, made the classic Bordeaux way: honest, unflashy, the kind of bottle the French keep for themselves.
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- What is the price of Ch. de Brandey Bord. 75cl?
Ch. de Brandey Bord. 75cl is KSh 1,899 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Château de Brandey Bordeaux 75cl taste like?
Smooth and fruit-forward: ripe blackcurrant and plum, a touch of cedar and oak, silky soft tannins and a long, gently cocoa finish. It's dry but the ripe fruit makes it feel rich and easy.
- What is the ABV of Château de Brandey Bordeaux?
It's 13.5%, which is bang in the middle for a red Bordeaux.
- Is it dry or sweet?
Dry. There's loads of ripe dark fruit so it tastes generous, but there's no actual sweetness.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly cool, about 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. Ten minutes in the fridge if your bottle's warm, and a few minutes open to let it breathe.
- What pairs with Château de Brandey Bordeaux?
Anything off the grill: nyama choma, steak, burgers, lamb. It also loves aged cheddar and tomato-based pasta or pizza.
- Where is it from?
Bordeaux, France. It's made by Vignobles Chevillard at Château de Brandey in the village of Ruch, in the Entre-deux-Mers area.
Ch. de Brandey Bord. 75cl
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Ch. de Brandey Bord. 75cl price in Kenya
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