Louis Eschenauer Bordeaux Merlot- Carbenet 750ml
Want a proper Bordeaux that doesn't make you think too hard? This is it. Velvety Merlot up front, soft and plummy, with just enough Cabernet backbone to keep it grown-up. Crack it open tonight with a plate of nyama choma and it just gets on with the job. No decanting, no fuss, no wine-snob homework. Dry, smooth, and genuinely good company.
Pour it and you get a shiny ruby red with a faint brick edge. The nose is ripe and fruity, dark berries and plum, with a little spice and a whisper of vanilla from the oak. On the palate it's the Merlot doing the heavy lifting: round, soft and juicy, with tannins (the grippy bit that dries your tongue) kept gentle and velvety. The Cabernet adds a touch of firmness so it finishes clean instead of flabby. Smooth but with enough structure to feel like a real Bordeaux, not a sweet shortcut.
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Where it's from
Louis Eschenauer is old-school Bordeaux. The house goes back to 1821, when a man named Louis Eschenauer left Alsace, set up shop in Bordeaux and started trading wine. The family name stuck and grew into one of the region's well-known merchants, today part of Les Grands Chais de France and poured in over 90 countries. This bottle is their everyday red Bordeaux: a classic blend of mostly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and a splash of Cabernet Franc, grown across Bordeaux's vineyards.
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- What is the price of Louis Eschenauer Bordeaux Merlot- Carbenet 750ml?
Louis Eschenauer Bordeaux Merlot- Carbenet 750ml is KSh 2,759 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Louis Eschenauer Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet 2020 750ml taste like?
Smooth and dry, led by ripe Merlot with plum and dark berry, a little spice and a hint of vanilla oak. The tannins are soft and velvety, with just enough Cabernet structure to keep it balanced.
- What is the ABV?
It's 13.5% by volume, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- What grapes are in it?
A classic Bordeaux blend: mostly Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon and a small amount of Cabernet Franc.
- How do I serve it?
Serve it slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a regular red wine glass. No decanting needed. A few minutes in the fridge helps if the bottle is warm.
- What pairs with it?
Grilled and barbecued meats are the sweet spot. Think nyama choma, beef stew, lamb chops, or soft cheeses like Camembert and goat cheese.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. The fruit makes it taste round and approachable, but there's no added sweetness.
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Louis Eschenauer Bordeaux Merlot- Carbenet 750ml price in Kenya
Buy Louis Eschenauer Bordeaux Merlot- Carbenet 750ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,759. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
