Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2018 75cl
This is the bottle you open when you want to feel a little fancy without trying too hard. The flagship red from Rupert & Rothschild, it's deep, dark and smooth, all blackcurrant and cedar with a polished, grown-up finish that lingers. Pour it for a slow nyama choma, a proper steak, or a long catch-up where nobody's checking the time. It drinks beautifully now, and it'll only get prettier if you can keep your hands off it for a few years.
Pour it and you get deep ruby in the glass, then a nose of ripe blackcurrant and dark berries, a curl of violet, and that classy cedar-and-pencil-shaving thing wine people call graphite. First sip is plush, plummy and properly ripe, framed by fine French-oak spice and a savoury, earthy edge that keeps it interesting. The tannins are silky rather than grippy, there's real freshness running through it, and the dry finish just keeps going. Smooth and elegant, never heavy.
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Here's the cool bit: this is the wine born from two legendary families shaking hands. Back in 1997 South Africa's Dr Anton Rupert teamed up with France's Baron Edmond de Rothschild, of the Bordeaux wine dynasty, on the historic Fredericksburg farm in the Franschhoek Valley. The idea was simple, South African fruit made with old-school Bordeaux know-how. This bottle is named after the Baron himself, so it's the flagship, the one they put their best blend into. French oak, French blending brain, proudly South African soul.
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- What is the price of Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2018 75cl?
Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2018 75cl is KSh 13,999 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2018 75cl taste like?
Deep and smooth, with ripe blackcurrant and dark berry, cedar and graphite, a hint of violet and fine oak spice. It's dry, medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.
- What is the ABV of Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2018?
It's 14% ABV, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly below room temperature, around 16 to 18 degrees, in a big-bowled glass. Let it breathe for about 30 minutes or decant it first, and drink it neat.
- What pairs with Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond?
Grilled and roasted red meat is the dream, so think nyama choma, steak, lamb or oxtail stew. Mature hard cheeses and earthy mushroom dishes work a treat too.
- What grapes is it made from?
It's a Bordeaux-style blend led by Merlot with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and a touch of Malbec, matured for around 18 months in French oak.
- Where is it from?
South Africa's Western Cape. It's the flagship red of Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons, made on the Fredericksburg estate in the Franschhoek Valley.
- Can I age it?
Yes. It's drinking lovely now, but it's structured and age-worthy, so it'll happily reward a few years in a cool, dark spot.
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Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2018 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond 2018 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 13,999. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
