Montmeyrac Grand Selection Medium Sweet Red 75cl
You know the wine that ends an argument? This is it. Montmeyrac Grand Selection is a soft French red with a touch of sweetness, the kind that wins over the people who swear they hate red wine. Ripe plum, dark berries, nothing harsh, nothing that grips your cheeks. Chill it down a little on a warm Nairobi evening and it just goes. Low-key, low-fuss, and at 10.5% you can have a glass on a Tuesday without making it a whole thing.
Pour it and you get a clear ruby red. The nose is friendly straight away, soft plums and blackberry with a quiet whisper of vanilla underneath. First sip is smooth and round with a gentle sweetness, then a little freshness cuts across the fruit so it never turns sticky or heavy. The tannins (that grippy, drying thing big reds do) are basically asleep here, so it slides down easy. Light, fruity, sweet but balanced. A red for people who don't usually do reds.
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Where it's from
Montmeyrac comes from France, made by Les Grands Chais de France, a family wine house started back in 1979 by Joseph Helfrich. They grew from a small operation into one of France's biggest exporters, and Montmeyrac is their easygoing, everyday range. Think bright, young, fruit-forward wines built for the dinner table and the picnic blanket, not the dusty cellar. This red is mostly Tempranillo with a splash of Grenache, the same grapes that give it that ripe, juicy character.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Montmeyrac Grand Selection Medium Sweet Red 75cl?
Montmeyrac Grand Selection Medium Sweet Red 75cl is KSh 1,759 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Montmeyrac Grand Selection Medium-Sweet Red 75cl taste like?
Soft and fruity with a gentle sweetness. Think ripe plum and blackberry, a hint of vanilla, smooth and light with very little tannin. Easy to like, even if reds aren't usually your thing.
- What is the ABV?
It's 10.5%, on the lighter side, so a glass mid-week won't knock you out.
- How do I serve it?
Lightly chilled, around 12 to 14°C. Pop it in the fridge for 30 to 40 minutes, pour into any wine glass, and you're sorted.
- What pairs with it?
It loves grilled and spicy food. Nyama choma, BBQ chicken, pizza, mild curries, and it even handles fruity desserts and dark chocolate.
- Where is it from?
France, from Les Grands Chais de France, a family wine house founded in 1979. It's a Tempranillo-led red with a bit of Grenache.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Medium-sweet. There's a noticeable sweetness, but fresh acidity keeps it balanced so it never feels heavy or syrupy.
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Montmeyrac Grand Selection Medium Sweet Red 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Montmeyrac Grand Selection Medium Sweet Red 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,759. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
