Pour a glass and you get ripe dark fruit, a whisper of cedar, and tannins so smooth they basically wave you in. This is the French red you grab when the grill is on and you don't want to overthink it. Dry, savoury, easy company. It plays nice with a plate of nyama choma and even nicer with good people. Say the word and we'll have it at your door tonight.
First sniff is dark berries: plum, blackberry, a little ripe cassis, with a gentle waft of cedar and vanilla from time on oak. The sip is rounded and velvety, more black-fruit than sharp, with a quiet savoury edge underneath. Tannins (the grippy bit that dries your tongue) are soft here, so it goes down smooth rather than chewy. It finishes dry and clean, nothing sticky, nothing heavy. Friendly enough for a weeknight, smart enough to take seriously.
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Where it's from
Montmeyrac comes from Grands Chais de France, the family wine house Joseph Helfrich started back in 1979. They've grown into one of France's biggest exporters, with vineyards dotted across the country's classic regions. This Grande Selection Red is a Vin de France blend leaning on the South West, the patchwork of vineyards just below Bordeaux. The idea is simple: proper French red, made to drink now, priced so you can open it on a Tuesday.
Good to know
- What is the price of Montmeyrac Grand Selection Red 75cl?
Montmeyrac Grand Selection Red 75cl is KSh 1,729 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Montmeyrac Grand Selection Red 75cl taste like?
Ripe dark fruit like plum and blackberry, with cedar and a touch of vanilla, soft tannins, and a clean dry finish. Smooth and savoury rather than sweet.
- What is the ABV of Montmeyrac Grand Selection Red?
12.5%, which is easygoing for a red. Sociable strength for a long evening.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's dry. There's plenty of ripe fruit so it tastes generous, but no sugar in the finish.
- How do I serve it?
Just below room temp, around 16 to 18C, in a big red glass. Give it a swirl and a few minutes to open up. No decanter required.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything off the grill loves it: nyama choma, roast chicken, beef stew, lamb chops. It also handles tomato pasta, pizza and a sharp cheddar.
- What grapes is it made from?
A classic Bordeaux-style trio: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Merlot brings the soft round fruit, the Cabernets add the savoury backbone.
- Where is Montmeyrac from?
France, made by Grands Chais de France, with the blend leaning on South West France just below Bordeaux.
Montmeyrac Grand Selection Red 75cl
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Montmeyrac Grand Selection Red 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Montmeyrac Grand Selection Red 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,729. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.