Allee Bleue L'Amour Toujours 2015
South Africa, Banghoek
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Description
Delicate flavours of fynbos , cedar and cigar box, all beautifully wrapped in blackberry fruit. the palate is reminiscent of spice , dark chocolate and cinnamon with elegant and soft tannins . This is a unique wine which will intrique even the best connoisseur. Will age beautifully over the next 5-7 years.
Certificates
Alcohol
14.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
The grapes were sources from selected mountain vineyards in the Banghoek area, a ward in Stellenbosch for their individuality. After harvesting, and cooling, the grapes were sorted, crushed and then put in red wine fermenters and a cold soak done @ 7° C for 4 days. After inoculation with selected yeast, the pump over’s started on all but the Merlot on which we prefer to do manual punch down to extract the colour and flavour. Extended maceration of up to 24 days also lends depth of flavours and structure. The finished wine underwent MLF in barrel and further maturation for 18 months before carefully putting together the blend prior to bottling. All the barrels used were French oak and 60 % were new and the rest 2nd fill.
Maturation
The finished wine underwent MLF in barrel and further maturation for 18 months before carefully putting together the blend prior to bottling. All the barrels used were French oak and 60 % were new and the rest 2nd fill.
