Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is a region renowned for its excellent wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. One producer committed to producing top-quality wines is Le Riche. The company has a long history in winemaking and has established itself as a pioneer in Cabernet Sauvignon. This Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful ... Read more
Vintage 2021
Size 0.75L
Aromas & flavours
Black cherry Plum Blackcurrant Olives Mint Cedarwood
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Number of bottles Total 22,69
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How this wine tastes

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Flavour profile

Complexity
Complex & deep

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Black cherry Plum Blackcurrant

Winemaking & ageing

Olives Mint Cedarwood

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Stellenbosch is a region renowned for its excellent wines, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. One producer committed to producing top-quality wines is Le Riche. The company has a long history in winemaking and has established itself as a pioneer in Cabernet Sauvignon. This Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderful example.

Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch is produced in the beautiful Stellenbosch region of South Africa. The Le Riche winery is a true pioneer in high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon wines. These wines are highly prized worldwide for their quality and flavor. Stellenbosch, with its long history of producing top-quality wines, is considered the finest region for growing Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. By carefully selecting vineyards, it is possible to capture the specific aromas and flavors of this region and blend them into a perfectly balanced wine. The cool gravel slopes overlooking False Bay and the rich red granite soils surrounding Stellenbosch all contribute to the unique and delicious flavor of Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch. The grapes are carefully selected in the vineyards and then taken directly to the winery. Le Riche processes each plot of each vineyard separately, allowing each vineyard's unique characteristics to fully develop. After a year of aging, they create the final blend. The fruit from the various terroirs is blended, giving the wine sufficient complexity. Finally, the wine is aged for 20 months in French oak barrels. This barrel aging adds unique notes to the wine.

The Cabernet Sauvignon emerges in the glass with a garnet-red color. We immediately enjoy aromas of black cherry, plum, and cassis. These are complemented by notes of olive, mint, and cedar. On the palate, it's a fruity wine with firm tannins. The wine is beautifully balanced and has a long, delicious finish. A beautiful combination of elegance and power.
Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch
The wineryLe Riche Western Cape · South Africa
Vintage 2021
The 2021 vintage in South Africa received an excellent rating of 94 points. The wines are currently still youthful and tannic, indicating slow and good further development.

Herkomst & details

The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.

The wine

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon · 2021
Wine type
Red
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage
2021
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
14.4%
Closure
Cork

Origin & winery

South Africa · Stellenbosch
Producer
Le Riche
Country
South Africa
Region
Stellenbosch
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

22 maanden in 225L Franse eikenhouten vaten (18% nieuw)
Soil
Koele grindhellingen met uitzicht op False Bay en rijke rode granieten bodems
Maturation
22 maanden in 225L Franse eikenhouten vaten (18% nieuw)
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes

Serving & cellaring

Beef, Lamb, Hard cheeses, Deer
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2024–2031
Food Pairing
Beef,
Lamb,
Hard cheeses,
Deer

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