Raymond Huet Bordeaux By Michel Rolland 750Ml
You know that red that just behaves ? This is it. A French Bordeaux that's all ripe blackcurrant and plum, soft as velvet, no harsh edges to fight through. Pour it next to a plate of nyama choma or a slow Sunday roast and watch it carry the whole table. It's the bottle you grab when you want to look like you know wine without trying too hard.
Lead with the fruit: juicy blackcurrant and dark plum, the kind that smells almost like jam without the sweetness. Underneath there's a whisper of cedar and warm spice, a little vanilla from the oak. The texture is the headline though. Merlot-led blends like this go down silky, the tannins polished smooth so it glides instead of grips. It finishes long and mellow, dry but generous, nothing sharp poking at you. Easy to drink, properly made.
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Where it's from
This comes out of Bordeaux, France, under the Raymond Huet name, a house that's been at it since 1873. The clever bit is the co-pilot: Michel Rolland, one of the most famous winemakers on the planet, the original globe-trotting "flying winemaker" who consults for top estates across the world. His fingerprints are why this drinks so polished. The blend is Merlot-led with Cabernet Sauvignon backing it up, the classic Bordeaux recipe, made approachable rather than stuffy.
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- What is the price of Raymond Huet Bordeaux By Michel Rolland 750Ml?
Raymond Huet Bordeaux By Michel Rolland 750Ml is KSh 3,299 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Raymond Huet Bordeaux (by Michel Rolland) 750ml taste like?
Smooth and medium-to-full bodied, with ripe blackcurrant and plum, a touch of cedar and spice, and soft, polished tannins. It's dry with a long, velvety finish.
- What is the ABV?
It's around 13.5% ABV, standard for a Bordeaux red. A 750ml bottle is roughly six glasses.
- How do I serve it?
At cool room temperature, about 16 to 18°C. If your room is warm, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first, and use a large wine glass to let the fruit open up.
- What pairs with it?
Red meat is its best friend: nyama choma, steak, roast lamb, beef stew, or mature hard cheese. Anything rich and savoury works.
- Where is it from and who is Michel Rolland?
It's a French Bordeaux from the Raymond Huet house (founded 1873). Michel Rolland is a world-renowned winemaker who helped craft it, which is why it drinks so smooth and polished.
- Is it sweet or dry?
It's dry. You get loads of ripe fruit flavour, but no actual sweetness, which is what makes it so food-friendly.
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Raymond Huet Bordeaux By Michel Rolland 750Ml price in Kenya
Buy Raymond Huet Bordeaux By Michel Rolland 750Ml online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,299. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
