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Description
Blue Poles is one of those under-the-radar producers in Margaret River making seriously good wines without chasing the spotlight. The Allouran is their nod to the great Right Bank blends of Bordeaux, led by Merlot with Cabernet Franc playing an equally important role. The name itself comes from a medieval French term for “ally” or “partner,” which feels spot on for this combination.
The 2021 vintage was cooler and more measured, which suited these varieties beautifully. The wine has supple black and red fruits from the Merlot, lifted aromatics and savoury edges from the Franc, and a fine, gravelly tannin line that ties it all together. It’s elegant, detailed and very much a food wine, but with enough generosity to enjoy on its own.
As always with the Allouran the value for monet is through the roof. This really is smart buying if you love structured, medium-bodied reds with character.
94 points
"Sophisticated. Claret-like. You can buy this with confidence."
- Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 3 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
8 reviews
- TATim A.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast3 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2020 Blue Poles Allouran Merlot Cabernet FrancRated 4 out of 5 stars2019 Blue Poles Cab Franc review
Very good value for money, a nice recommendation by Different Drop.
- PWPeter W.Verified ReviewerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast4 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2020 Blue Poles Allouran Merlot Cabernet FrancRated 5 out of 5 starsWonderful Bordeaux style Right Bank inspired wine!
Delicious blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc in the mould of the great wines from the Pomerol and St Emilion areas of the Bordeaux region. Dark, fruity, smooth and medium bodied, it is also enhanced by the judicious use of oak. A lovely wine!
- DRdarren r.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast4 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2020 Blue Poles Allouran Merlot Cabernet FrancRated 4 out of 5 starsOk wine at the price point
good example of a MR cab sav
Although not as good as a lot of them
Lacked a bit of the Ferness but good fruit and balance
| Price Bracket | $31 to $40 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Medium Bodied |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Australian State | WA |
| Reviewed By |
The Wine Front |
| Critic Score |
94 |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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