Le Riche
Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Le Riche
Le Riche Wines is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain in close proximity to the historic town of Stellenbosch. The winery was designed to replicate our previous winery in Jonkershoek which was built in 1911. With old style open top concrete fermentation tanks mixed with a modern minimum intervention wine making approach the winery provides a platform to create ultra premium red wines in a classic South African style. Production is 8000—6 cases a year with the Reserve range consisting of only about 1000 cases. The wines are rare but worth sourcing. Le Riche Wines was founded by Etienne le Riche in 1996 and is now run as a family concern. Coming from an illustrious career in the South African wine industry Etienne decided to create a winery where he could express the cultivar he had grown to love and respect Cabernet Sauvignon. The approach was simple to illustrate the nuances of Stellenbosch Cabernets as best possible. Preferring not to be inhibited by estate classification he chose to select grapes from the best possible terroirs Stellenbosch had to offer. The resulting wines have shown great elegance and class consistently proving to be of superb quality and maturation potential.
Description
The 2021 vintage of Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic example of Stellenbosch Cabernet, showcasing intense and complex aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, and cassis, complemented by floral notes like violets and subtle hints of cedar and graphite. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a creamy texture, balanced acidity, and well-integrated tannins. Flavors of dark plums and dark chocolate are evident, leading to a long, refined finish.
Food Pairing
Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon pairs excellently with rich meat dishes such as grilled steaks, lamb, and game. Its robust structure and layered flavors also make it a great match for dishes like boeuf bourguignon and aged cheeses.
