Pour this and you get the soft, grown-up side of red wine. It's plush and velvety, all ripe plum and dark berry with a curl of cedar in the background, and the tannins are smooth instead of grippy. This is a proper Saint-Émilion, the Merlot-heavy right bank of Bordeaux, which is exactly the part that drinks easy and generous. Crack it for a slow dinner, a long catch-up, or whenever you want something that feels a little special without lecturing you about it.
Deep ruby in the glass. You'll smell ripe plum, blackberry and a savoury, cedary note, like a freshly opened cigar box but make it cosy. On the palate it's full and rounded, that signature Merlot velvet, with dark fruit up front and a fine touch of oak underneath. It's dry, so the fruit reads as richness rather than sweetness, and the tannins are gentle. The finish is smooth and lingers without drying you out.
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Louis Eschenauer is one of Bordeaux's old hands, a négociant house that's been sourcing and blending the region's wines since 1821, when a young Louis arrived from Alsace and started trading. This bottle is their Saint-Émilion, from the right bank of the Dordogne where Merlot is king and the reds turn out plush and approachable. The juice is steel-vinified for a couple of weeks then matured with regular racking to keep it clean and bright. France, dry, 13.5%.
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- What is the price of Louis Eschenauer Saint Emilion 2019 75cl?
Louis Eschenauer Saint Emilion 2019 75cl is KSh 4,139 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Louis Eschenauer Saint-Émilion 2019 75cl taste like?
Full and velvety, with ripe plum and dark berry, a savoury cedar note and a touch of fine oak. It's dry with smooth tannins and a long, easy finish.
- What is the ABV of Louis Eschenauer Saint-Émilion 2019?
It's 13.5% ABV, a comfortable middle-of-the-road strength for a red Bordeaux.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. Let it breathe for ten minutes and drink it neat, no ice or mixer.
- What food pairs with Louis Eschenauer Saint-Émilion?
Red meat is its best friend: nyama choma, steak, lamb chops, beef stew, roast chicken, or a board of aged cheeses.
- Where is it from and what grapes are in it?
It's a right-bank red Bordeaux from Saint-Émilion in France, made by the historic house Louis Eschenauer. It's a Merlot-led blend with a splash of Cabernet Franc.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's dry. The ripe dark fruit gives it a rich, generous feel, but there's no actual sweetness.
Louis Eschenauer Saint Emilion 2019 75cl
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Louis Eschenauer Saint Emilion 2019 75cl price in Kenya
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