Pour this and you get proper Bordeaux comfort in a glass. Dark berries up front, a warm whisper of cedar and oak behind, and tannins so smooth they just glide. It's dry, it's grown-up, and it makes a Tuesday feel like an occasion. Grab it when there's red meat on the grill or you just want something that drinks well above its weight.
First sniff is all ripe blackberry and plum, with a little cedar and sweet vanilla-and-spice lift from its time in oak barrels. On the tongue it's round and layered: juicy dark fruit, a hint of toasty oak, and a backbone of fine, polished tannins that grip without scratching. The finish hangs around, fruity and a touch savoury. Dry, balanced, easy to keep coming back to.
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Raymond Huet is a Bordeaux house with roots going back to 1873, run out of St-Ciers-sur-Gironde near the right bank of the river. The cool part: the modern range leans on the palate of Michel Rolland, one of the most famous wine consultants the world has ever seen, with clients across more than a dozen countries. So you're getting classic Bordeaux know-how with a polished, fruit-forward modern touch. This bottle is the 2019 vintage.
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- What is the price of Raymond Huet Bordeaux Eleve En Fut De Chene Red 2019 75cl?
Raymond Huet Bordeaux Eleve En Fut De Chene Red 2019 75cl is KSh 3,019 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Raymond Huet Bordeaux Élevé en Fût de Chêne Red 2019 75cl taste like?
Dark fruit and smooth. Think blackberry and plum with cedar and a soft vanilla-spice note from the oak, plus fine, polished tannins and a long fruity finish. It's dry, not sweet.
- What is the ABV?
It's 13% alcohol by volume, a classic, sociable strength for a Bordeaux red.
- How do I serve it?
Serve at 16 to 18°C in a large wine glass. Decanting it for about 30 minutes helps it open up, but it's lovely straight from the bottle too.
- What does 'Élevé en Fût de Chêne' mean?
It's French for 'aged in oak barrels'. That barrel time is where the cedar, vanilla and gentle spice notes come from, and it rounds out the tannins.
- What grapes are in it?
A classic Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Merlot brings the plush fruit, the Cabernets add structure and backbone.
- What should I eat with it?
Anything off the grill loves this. Nyama choma, steak, lamb, a rich beef stew, or a sharp aged cheese all work beautifully.
Raymond Huet Bordeaux Eleve En Fut De Chene Red 2019 75cl
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Raymond Huet Bordeaux Eleve En Fut De Chene Red 2019 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Raymond Huet Bordeaux Eleve En Fut De Chene Red 2019 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,019. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.