Picture the first sip: soft, plummy and round, like the wine just gave you a hug, then a little grip of structure on the finish so it never feels flabby. This is proper red Bordeaux that doesn't make you work for it. Pour it next to a plate of nyama choma and it just clicks. A bottle for a slow Friday, good company and zero fuss. Say the word and we'll have it at your door, late hour and all.
Get your nose in and it's dark fruit first. Ripe blackberry and black cherry, then a whisper of vanilla and warm spice from its time in oak barrels. On the palate it's smooth and rounded, that velvety Merlot softness carrying juicy dark berries, with Cabernet Sauvignon quietly adding backbone so the finish lingers instead of fading. Tannins are present but polished, the kind that grip gently rather than dry you out. Dry, balanced, easy to love.
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This comes from Bordeaux in southwest France, the spiritual home of the Merlot-Cabernet blend. The Raymond Huet name goes back to 1873 out of St-Ciers-sur-Gironde, and here's the cool part: the house works with Michel Rolland, the globe-trotting "flying winemaker" who has consulted on more than a hundred top estates across a dozen countries. So you're getting honest, classic Bordeaux with a serious name quietly steering the cellar. Carries the Bordeaux AOC stamp, which just means it follows the region's rules on grapes and growing.
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- What is the price of Raymond Huet Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl. 2020?
Raymond Huet Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl. 2020 is KSh 2,899 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Raymond Huet Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 75cl taste like?
Smooth and velvety, led by dark fruit like blackberry and black cherry with a touch of vanilla and spice from oak. It's dry, medium to full bodied, with gentle polished tannins and a lingering finish.
- What is the ABV of Raymond Huet Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2020?
It's 14.5% ABV, so a fairly full, warming red. Sip it, don't gulp it.
- How do I serve it?
Cool room temp, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. If it's warm, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first, and open it a little before you drink for the flavours to bloom.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything grilled or hearty. Nyama choma, steak, beef stew, roast chicken or aged cheese all work beautifully. The structure loves rich, savoury food.
- Where is it from?
Bordeaux, France, under the Bordeaux AOC. The Raymond Huet house dates to 1873 and works with renowned winemaker Michel Rolland.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. There's ripe fruit on the nose and palate that can read as a hint of sweetness, but there's no added sugar here. It finishes clean and savoury.
Raymond Huet Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl. 2020
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Raymond Huet Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl. 2020 price in Kenya
Buy Raymond Huet Bordeaux Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl. 2020 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,899. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.