Award Winning
Le Riche Vogelzang 2015
R850,00
Deep plum in colour with a distinctly lightening meniscus showcasing the age. Initial savoury notes are followed by aromas of blackberry, pomegranate, violets and hints of cedar, A full bodied, savoury entry is complemented by bursts of blackcurrant, cassis and rich dark chocolate and liquorice flavours. A wonderful complexity, seamlessly balanced acidity, firm yet rounded tannins
finishing with great freshness and length. An overall mouthfeel that is velvety, luscious and appetising. Bold, yet elegant and perfectly matured showcasing two varietals blended in the traditional South African context illustrating their magnificent ageing potential!
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In the vineyard
The Cabernet Sauvignon portion is two vineyards. Firstly from a 16 year
old vineyard planted to CS46 on 101-14 MGT rootstock. Granitic hutton
soils with an South East aspect, situated at 80 m above sealevel. The
second is from a 18 year old vines, planted to CS163 on 101-14 MGT
rootstock. Gravely loam soils with a deep heavy clay underneath,
Westerly aspect situated at 150m above sealevel. Both sites are very
exposed to the South Westerly seabreeze.
The Cinsaut is from a bushvine vineyard planted in 1973. Dryland
farmed, westerly aspect with sandy duplex soils.
Ageing
20 months in barrel, 25% new French oak
Cultivar
75% Cabernet Sauvignon; 25% Cinsaut
Awards and Recognition
• Tim Atkin – 95
• John Platter – 4 ½ stars
About the Wine Estate
The earliest historical traces of the Le Riche family surname in South Africa date back to 1698, when Lodewyk le Riche and his family left Thimarais in Normandy to journey to South Africa in search of a new life. By the 1900s, their link to nature was firmly established, with some of the earlier le Riche family members being instrumental in establishing what would eventually become known as the Kgalagadi National Park.
It was not until the late 1970s that the Le Riche dedication to winemaking would become synonymous with the surname.
Le Riche founder, Etienne le Riche, started his career in the mid-70's and was soon recognized as one of South Africa's best Cabernet Sauvignon producers. By 1982 he had created some of the most sought-after wines in the country and jointly founded the Cape Winemakers Guild. It was however his dream to own his own winery that led him to establish Le Riche in 1996.
The bespoke winery was initially operated from Jonkershoek, Stellenbosch, in an old cellar that needed considerable renovation. With great attention to detail, Etienne carefully updated the space, and production started. During this time, he also established the business model for Le Riche, which continues to be sourcing the highest quality fruit from a close network of trusted grape growers. This gave him the freedom to focus on the winemaking side of the process, a decision Etienne made with intent.
