2009 L'Amour Toujours, Allée Bleue
Red • Coastal Region • Franschhoek • South Africa • 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Shiraz, 5% Pinotage, 25% Merlot • 90/100 Platter's South African Wine Guide
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L'Amour Toujours, Allée Bleue, Cape, South-Africa, Franschhoek
The winery Allée Bleue is located in the Franschhoek wine region (Paarl). The winemaker Van Zyl Du Toit aims to make fine wines with plenty of character combined with elegance.
Allée Bleue Estate was founded in 1690 under the name "Mere Rust". After the change of property to the present owners, Mr. and Mrs. Dauphin, the farm name was changed to Allée Bleue - which refers to the eucalyptus-lined entrance to the estate. The name also stands for the owners’ personal philosophy of life: a big respect for the nature on our blue planet.
The selected grapes from the pristine growing areas of Franschhoek, were hand-sorted before they were crushed. For 4 days, they were soaked in order to optimize the color and the fruit potential, followed by fermentation in stainless steel vats at a temperature of 28°C. This was followed by a malolactic fermentation in barrels continued by maturing the wines for 14 months in French oak barrels, of which 60 % are annually renewed.
- Name:
- L'Amour Toujours, Allée Bleue
- Appelation:
- Franschhoek
- Country:
- South Africa
- Region:
- Coastal Region
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2009
- Varietal:
- 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Shiraz, 5% Pinotage, 25% Merlot
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 14.5%
- Expert Rating:
- Type:
- Ruby red with deep concentration
- Nose:
- Black fruits, licorice, spices, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, black currant, blueberry
- Taste:
- Very fresh on the palate, elegant attack from fruits, balanced, very long finish
- Dishes suggestions:
- Stews, exotic meats
- Conservation:
- To drink between now and 5 years
- Service Temperature:
- 18°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.