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Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Name: Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 | Simon Wine Emporium
Brand: Le Riche Wines
SKU: LER_002_01
Price: 510.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R510,00

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 Stellenbosch.

The grapes are selected from various vineyard sites in the Simonsberg, Jonkershoek and Helderberg wards. The conscientiously considered blend of cool gravelly slopes facing False Bay and rich red granitic soils around Stellenbosch ensures a beautiful balance of aromas and flavours. Matured for up to two years in French oak barrels and bottled unfined, the result is a Cabernet Sauvignon that brims with complex flavours thanks to the blended fruit from diverse terroir. It can be enjoyed young or will benefit beautifully from cellaring. Deep garnet in colour.

Inviting aromas of black cherry, plum and cassis are complemented by savoury undertones of black olives, hints of mint and cedar. On the palate, the wine is fruit forward mirroring the aromas. Firm tannins assist in creating a voluptuous mouthfeel which is balanced by a long, appetising finish. A classic Stellenbosch Cabernet.

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Specifications

SKU: LER_002_01 Alcohol Volume: 14.74% Sugar: 1.4 g/L

Winery

Le Riche Wines

Type of wine

Red Wine

Cultivar

Cabernet Sauvignon

Food Pairing

In the cellar

Once harvested, the grapes are bunch sorted and pumped into open-top fermenters. Here, Christo and the winemaking team vinify each vineyard block separately, allowing the unique characteristics and flavours of each block to develop. After a year of ageing, the final blend is made, and the wine spends a further year in oak before release. The result is a Cabernet Sauvignon that brims with complexity thanks to the blended fruit from diverse terroir. It can be enjoyed young or will benefit beautifully from cellaring.

In the vineyard

The fruit for this wine is sourced from selected vineyard sites within Stellenbosch. The conscientiously considered mixture of cool gravelly slopes facing False Bay and rich red granitic soils around Stellenbosch ensure a beautiful balance of aromas and flavours in the final wine.

Ageing

20 months in French oak barrels. 15 % 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

• Decanter - Silver - 92
• Tim Atkin - 93
• 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.