Allée Bleue offers visitors a unique experience – world-class wines, fruit and herbs, stunning wedding and conference venues, a bistro and picnic venue, a fresh produce shop, warm hospitality, historic charm and contemporary art, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Franschhoek Valley.
The Dauphin family have set the benchmark with Allée Bleue – an unparalleled location, elegant yet modern. An exceptional estate creating unforgettable memories.
This fruit driven range of wines is all about drinkability. Often referred to as a “crowd pleaser”, this range offers exceptional quality & value at its given price point. It includes a red and a white blend, varietal Rose and Pinotage. Twist the cap, drink and enjoy with or without friends!
Allée Bleue Starlette Blanc 2019
The wine has a vibrant green hue. Abundant green pepper flavours welcome you and are beautifully followed by tropical fruit hints. Intriguing flavours of mango and peaches linger on the palate. The fresh acidity and balanced sugar give this wine finesse.
Cultivar: 61% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Chenin Blanc, 4% Semillon
Allée Bleue Starlette Rosé 2019
Lovely cherry blossom colour. Fruit-driven style with abundant sweet strawberry and rose petal aromas. Also a hint of spiciness that is derived from the Shiraz grapes. The palate is reminiscent of candyfloss with hints of raspberry. A well balanced and cheerful Rosé.
Cultivar: 85% Shiraz; 15% Sauvignon Blanc
Allée Bleue Starlette Pinotage 2018
Abundant strawberry and ripe cherry flavours on the nose. A slight hint of chocolate, liquorice and coffee gives added complexity. The palate is smooth and soft with beautiful berry fruit that lingers. Elegant tannin structure rounds off this accessible wine which will age well over the next 2-3 years.
Cultivar: 100% Pinotage
Allée Bleue Starlette Rouge 2018
The colour is a rich dark crimson red. Beautiful spicy flavours of nutmeg and cloves welcome you, followed by a ripe cherry and an intriguing fynbos character. The palate is soft and elegant with upfront berry fruit and ends with subtle vanilla and chocolate flavours. A fruit driven wine for every day.
Cultivar: 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 27% Shiraz
A varietal specific range of wines focused on sourcing the best quality fruit, then producing the best expression of that varietal given the stylistic approach that is followed. Respecting the grapes and understanding your style is paramount here.
Allée Bleue Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Star light hue with shades of green. Sweet tropical fruit invites you on the nose. This is followed by intense passion fruit aromas well supported by hints of green pepper and typical herbaceousness. The palate is fresh and lively with loads of summer flavours and a clean, crisp finish.
Cultivar: 87% Sauvignon Blanc, 13% Sémillon
Allée Bleue Chenin Blanc 2019
The wine has a pale straw colour with green tinge. The intense aromas of tropical fruit and well supported by an elegant vanilla and nutty bouquet. The palate is rich and vibrant with layers of sundried fruits, nougat and lemony aftertaste. The rich and ripe flavours are in perfect harmony with the zesty minerality
Cultivar: 85% Chenin Blanc, 10% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Viognier
Allée Bleue Shiraz 2017
Intense deep red colour. Powerful bouquet of violets, cinnamon and chocolate followed by ripe cherries. The palate is smooth and silky, packed with berry fruit and spicy nuances.
Cultivar: 100% Shiraz
Allée Bleue Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2014
A deep ruby red colour. Intense flavours of fynbos, mint and in particular, blueberry welcome you on the nose, followed by aromas of cinnamon, lead pencil and dark chocolate. The palate is full flavoured with ripe cherries and a spicy undertone. All these are then beautifully wrapped in supple tannins which give this wine great balance and elegance.
Cultivar: 56% Cabernet Sauvignon; 44% Merlot
Allée Bleue Brut Rosé 2015
A fresh and lively MCC filled with flavours of strawberries, rose petals and candy floss. The palate is clean and refreshing with great balance and zesty minerality. A great sparkling wine for those special friends and moments in life. Memories in a bottle. Apply within.
Cultivar: 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Pinotage;
Allée Bleue Brut 2015
A classic blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay makes this a true MCC. A bouquet of toasted nuts, brioche, candyfloss and citrus speak of the passion involved in making a wine of such class. The palate is rich and complex, with classic flavours of baked bread and marzipan.
Cultivar: 50% Chardonnay; 50% Pinot Noir
The Flagship Range is all about sourcing site specific grapes from manicured vineyards driven by their individuality and thus producing a range of wines with distinct character and taste. As wine blending is often referred to as an art, this is where making masterpieces happens. Not only blending cultivars, but putting different terroirs together to make perfection almost possible.
Allée Bleue Isabeau 2015
The Flagship White Wine. The colour is a pale straw hue with shades of green. Abundant citrus and dried apricot welcomes you on the nose. Layers of spicy cinnamon and soft vanilla follow. The palate is silky with elegant flavours of summer fruits and lingering lemon aftertaste.
Cultivar: 68% Chardonnay, 21% Semillon and 11% Viognier
Allée Bleue Pinotage 2017
Intense brick red color. Upfront fruit reminding of ripe cherries and strawberries. Followed by sweet vanilla pods and some liquorice which are all true to the cultivar. The palate is rich, soft and very elegant. A full flavored Pinotage which reflects the terroir and the cultivar.
Cultivar: 100% Pinotage
Allée Bleue L'Amour Toujours 2015
The flagship red wine - 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 intrigue even the best connoisseur.
Cultivar: 40% Cabernet Franc; 39% Cabernet Sauvignon; 18% Merlot; 3% Petit Verdot
The Black Series is about showcasing absolute passion for wine and innovation in the cellar. This Series is not about volume, it’s about showcasing the very best of what the cellar, the team and the vineyards can achieve .
Allée Bleue Black Series Chardonnay 2014
The vineyard for this wine does not exist anymore, so it’s also an ode to it. Planted at 575 m above sea level and only getting there by walking the last few 100 meters, this was truly something worth doing and worth doing well. Touch of citrus, chalky, saline minerality, marzipan, salted caramel, oatmeal and the finishes smooth and elegant.
Cultivar: 100% Chardonna
(only available as Magnum bottle)
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Allée Bleue Black Series Single Vineyard Syrah 2015
A brooding Shiraz with heaps of white pepper spice, ripe plums, violets, cinnamon and a hint of liquorice on the nose. The palate is super elegant and soft with all the flavours pulling through to the palate.
Cultivar: 100% Shiraz
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Allée Bleue Black Series Old Vine Pinotage 2017
All the berries are here, strawberry, raspberry, blackberries and plums. Wrapped in a layer of fine dark chocolate and offset with a touch of liquorice. The mouthfeel is soft and silky with just enough tannin. This wine will evolve and mature into something really special over the next 4-7 years.
Cultivar: 100% Pinotage
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Allée Bleue Black Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
A true reflection of the cultivar and the site. Loads of blackcurrant and its leaves, some herbaciouness, even mint, ending with fynbos. All wrapped in subtle oak with some cedarwood , lead pencil and liquorice shining through. Tannins are elegant but does round out the wine and add length.
Cultivar: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
(only available as Magnum bottle)
Allée Bleue Cape Ruby Port 2018
Intense aromas of cherries and Christmas pudding. Well supported by rich vanilla and intriguing spiciness. A truly complex and layered wine which will age beautifully.
Cultivar: 100% Pinotage
Allée Bleue Viognier Grappa 2015
The flavours are potent and powerful, yet with a quaint elegance. Rich tropical fruits, hints of apricot and fig welcomes you on the nose.Alight hint of nuttiness reminds of rich Christmas pudding. The palate is clean, refreshing and SMOOTH. The grappa is well balanced and not overwhelming as many people would think. But it does kick like a female ostrich in heat.
Cultivar: 100% Viognier