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Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Name: Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 | Simon Wine Emporium
Brand: Le Riche Wines
SKU: LER_002
Price: 740.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R740,00

The Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon is the true backbone of the range, crafted using only a selection of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. Supple, elegant and rich with layers of fruit, this is our expression of the quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbos

The bouquet shows ripe cherries, fresh plums and an array of red and black fruits. Hints of vanilla, pencil shavings and cedar round out the fruit. The fine tannins are balanced on the palate by a firm structure and juicy, lingering finish. An elegant and approachable Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Specifications

SKU: LER_002 Alcohol Volume: 14.54 % Sugar: 1.7 g/l

Winery: Le Riche WinesType of wine: Red WineCultivar: Cabernet SauvignonFood Pairing: Beef Stroganoff, Lamb Stew, Roast Beef, VenisonCategory: Award Winning Wines, Helderberg, In the Cellar

In the cellar

Five days fermentation in open tanks with temperature control and regular manual punch-downs and pump-overs. The malolactic fermentation occurred in lined concrete tanks after which the wine was transferred to 225L barrels

In the vineyard

The grapes are selected from a variety of sites within Stellenbosch. We seek out the best soils and sites, and blend the vineyards together to create an expression of the terroirs of Stellenbosch

Ageing

24 months in French oak barrels. 44 % new oak.

Cultivar

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Food Pairing

This wine is a excellent compliment to grilled red meats and pairs perfectly with mature hard cheeses.

Awards and Recognition

Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon - Report - 93 Points
Robert Parker – 90
Platter – 4.5 Stars

About the Wine Estate

The golden thread throughout every step of the Le Riche winemaking process is meticulous attention to detail. Just as with the uncompromising vineyard selection and grape sourcing, so the team dedicate the same level of care to working with the grapes in the winery. After fermentation and the initial ageing, blending forms the final key step in determining the style and character of each wine. The Le Riche portfolio is made up of three core wines all made using Cabernet Sauvignon, with each wine receiving equal consideration while showcasing a different facet of the grape.