You know that moment when someone walks in unannounced and you want a chilled bottle ready to go? This is it. Fine, fizzy bubbles, a hit of green apple and citrus, and a dry, clean finish that doesn't get sweet or heavy on you. It's a proper French sparkler made by the Perrin family (yep, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape lot) that drinks well above its price. Good for a Friday, a birthday text that turned into a party, or just because it's half past wine.
Pour it and the bubbles come up fine and steady, not aggressive. The nose is soft and floral, then the sip is all green apple, pear skin and a squeeze of lemon, with a little white peach in the background. There's a faint creamy, bready note (think the smell of fresh bread crust) from the wine resting on its lees, which rounds off the zip. It finishes dry and clean. Brut means barely any sugar, so it's bright and brisk rather than sweet.
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La Vieille Ferme ("the old farm") is the easygoing label from Famille Perrin, the family behind the legendary Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in France's southern Rhône. The whole idea is honest, well-made wine you can drink any day without thinking too hard about it. This Brut is mostly Chardonnay grown on limestone soils, which is where the freshness and that lemony lift come from, blended with a little Ugni Blanc. The Perrins make it with their own method, capturing the gentle fizz and then ageing it on the lees for that bit of brioche character.
Good to know
- What is the price of La Vieille Ferme Réserve Brut Sparkling 75cl?
La Vieille Ferme Réserve Brut Sparkling 75cl is KSh 3,499 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does La Vieille Ferme Réserve Brut Sparkling 75cl taste like?
Dry and bright with fine bubbles. Think green apple, pear and citrus up front, a touch of white peach, and a soft creamy, bready note underneath. The finish is clean and dry, not sweet.
- What is the ABV of La Vieille Ferme Réserve Brut Sparkling?
It's 12% ABV, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it well, 5 to 7°C, and pour into a flute or white wine glass. Lovely on its own as a welcome drink, or use it for Mimosas at brunch.
- What does Brut mean?
Brut is the dry end of the sparkling scale, with very little sugar. So this tastes crisp and fresh rather than sweet.
- What food pairs with it?
Salty snacks, fried or roast chicken, grilled prawns and fish, soft cheeses, light salads, or a creamy dessert. It's versatile, so it won't fight your food.
- Where is it from and who makes it?
It's French, made by Famille Perrin, the same family behind Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. La Vieille Ferme is their everyday label.
- Can you deliver it cold and fast in Nairobi?
Yes. We deliver across Nairobi fast, any hour, so you can get it to the party while it's still chilled.
La Vieille Ferme Réserve Brut Sparkling 75cl
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La Vieille Ferme Réserve Brut Sparkling 75cl price in Kenya
Buy La Vieille Ferme Réserve Brut Sparkling 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,499. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.