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Le Riche Reserve Cabernet 2020
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AWARD WINNING

Le Riche Reserve Cabernet 2020

R950,00

Classic Cabernet fruit aromas of blackcurrant and cassis are complemented by a hint of violet. Lead pencil shavings and cedar aromas add to the overall complexity and sophistication. On entry the palate is rich, velvety and voluptuous yet remarkably fresh showcasing dark fruit, cherry and dark chocolate. The firm, appetising acidity is balanced by round, structured and juicy tannins. A lingering finish reveals the power to improve with time.

Specifications

SKU: LER-003
Alcohol Volume: 14.87%
Sugar G/L: 1.4
Winery: Le Riche Wines
Type of wine: Red Wine
Cultivar: Cabernet Sauvignon
Category(s): Award Winning Wines, Helderberg, Icon Wines, Sub Route, Tim Atkin Award Winners - 95 points +
Food Pairing: Meat

More Information

In the cellar

Reserve status is only endowed if the grapes and resulting wine measures up to exceptional standard. Hand selected grapes from older, lower yielding vines are used. Fermentation is done with a selected yeast strain under controlled temperatures. Manual plunging during this period ensures optimal colour extraction. After five days the tanks are closed and allowed to macerate for a further period, normally 10-14 days. Pressing follows and the wine is transferred to barrel for the secondary fermentation. On completion a final quality check and analysis is performed and the Reserve is then prepared for barrel ageing. Bottling is followed by hand labelling and further bottle maturation.

In the vineyard

The vines for this wine are planted in decomposed granite origin: Sandy/loamy duplex gravels in Raithby and Firgrove. Deep clay rich oakleaf in Simonsberg, Rocky hutton soils mix with shale in Jonkershoek which are planted 100m, 150m, 325m and 260m respectively, above sea level.

Ageing

This wine will benefit with some cellaring and can be aged for a further ten years from vintage.

Cultivar

31 % Firgrove, 31% Jonkershoek, 24 % Raithby, 12 % Simonsberg

Food Pairing

This wine can be enjoyed on its own or with any red meat dish.

Awards and Recognition

Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2023, 99/100

Platter’s Guide, 5*(93/100)

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.

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