Pour this and you get soft, dark fruit. Blackberry, plum, a little warmth from the oak, tannins so smooth they barely tap you. It's a proper Bordeaux that doesn't make you work for it. Crack it open on a slow evening, line up some nyama choma, and you're sorted. Wine craving at 11pm? We're already on the way.
The nose pulls you in first: fresh dark fruit, blackberry and plum with a hint of blueberry, then those classic Bordeaux extras of cedar, a whiff of leather and damp earth, plus a little vanilla and spice from time in oak. On the palate it's medium-bodied and dry, with juicy plum and cherry running through it. The tannins (that grippy, drying feel) are gentle here, so it goes down silky and finishes long and warm.
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Where it's from
This comes from Bordeaux in southwest France, the region pretty much everyone means when they say red wine. It's a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, the holy trinity of Bordeaux grapes, with a stretch in oak barrels to add that cedar-and-vanilla layer. The result is a friendly, classic claret without the fuss or the eye-watering price tag.
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- What is the price of Chateau Grand Rousseau Bordeaux 75cl?
Chateau Grand Rousseau Bordeaux 75cl is KSh 1,789 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Chateau Grand Rousseau Bordeaux 75cl taste like?
Dark fruit up front (blackberry, plum, a touch of blueberry) with cedar, leather and a soft vanilla-spice edge from oak. It's medium-bodied, dry, smooth on the tannins and finishes long and warm.
- What is the ABV of Chateau Grand Rousseau Bordeaux?
It's 11.5% ABV, on the gentler side for a red, so it's easy to enjoy over a long dinner.
- How do I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18C. If it's warm out, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first. Pour into a big glass and let it breathe ten minutes.
- What pairs with Chateau Grand Rousseau?
Red meat is the move: nyama choma, steak, roast lamb, mbuzi or a hearty beef stew. Aged cheddar works too.
- What grapes is it made from?
It's a classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, aged partly in oak.
- Where is it from?
Bordeaux, France, the benchmark region for red wine.
Chateau Grand Rousseau Bordeaux 75cl
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Chateau Grand Rousseau Bordeaux 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Chateau Grand Rousseau Bordeaux 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,789. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.