Pour this and you get a wave of ripe pineapple and tropical fruit, then a soft, almost buttery roundness that makes it feel a little fancy without the fuss. It's a French Chardonnay that's all about easy pleasure: generous, fruit-forward, dry, and just citrusy enough to keep it fresh. Perfect for a Friday unwind, a chilled bottle with friends, or anytime you want white wine that overdelivers for what it costs. Say the word and we'll have it at your door, ice-cold ambitions and all.
First sniff is all sunshine: pineapple, ripe tropical fruit, a whiff of acacia blossom and a hint of fresh butter. On the tongue it's rich and rounded, fruit up front, a fleshy mid-palate, then a clean lemony lift on the finish that stops it feeling heavy. Dry, smooth, and full of flavour without any harsh edges. Basically the crowd-pleaser white that even your Sauvignon-loving mate will quietly enjoy.
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Where it's from
This comes from the Pays d'Oc, the sun-soaked sweep of southern France around the Languedoc, where Chardonnay ripens beautifully and the wines lean generous and fruity. The name on the label, Louis Eschenauer, is a historic Bordeaux wine house dating back to 1835, so there's serious pedigree behind the bottle even though the grapes here are grown further south. The grapes are picked ripe and fermented cool, which is exactly how you lock in all that fresh tropical fruit.
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- What is the price of Louis Eschenauer Chardonnay 2019 75cl?
Louis Eschenauer Chardonnay 2019 75cl is KSh 2,229 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Louis Eschenauer Chardonnay 2019 75cl taste like?
Ripe pineapple and tropical fruit on the nose with a touch of acacia and fresh butter, then a rich, rounded palate that finishes clean and lemony. It's dry, smooth and fruit-forward.
- What is the ABV of Louis Eschenauer Chardonnay?
It's 13.5% ABV, a pretty standard strength for a dry French white.
- How do I serve it?
Chill it to about 10 to 12°C and pour into a white wine glass. No mixers needed, it's lovely on its own.
- What food pairs with it?
Roast chicken, buttery fish, creamy pasta, prawns and seafood all work a treat. It's also a great aperitif on its own.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's dry, with ripe fruit flavour that can read as a touch fruity, but there's no real sweetness.
- Where is it from?
From the Pays d'Oc in southern France, under the banner of the historic Bordeaux house Louis Eschenauer, founded in 1835.
Louis Eschenauer Chardonnay 2019 75cl
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Louis Eschenauer Chardonnay 2019 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Louis Eschenauer Chardonnay 2019 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,229. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.