Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch - Boutinot
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Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2020

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Le Riche

From one of the Cape's star Cabernet producers, an expertly crafted blend from 4 specifically diverse terroirs, from the cool gravelly slopes facing False Bay to the rich red granitic soils around Stellenbosch.

Meet the producer

Le Riche is a family run estate founded by Etienne Le Riche in 1996. Situated close to the historic town of Stellenbosch,...

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Production

Fruit is sourced from a variety of sites ranging from the sandy gravel soils of the Firgrove and Raithby ward to sandy/loamy granite soils of the Jonkershoek ward, all harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Five days fermentation in open concrete tanks with temperature control and regular manual plunging and pump-overs. The malolactic fermentation was carried out in lined concrete tanks after which the wine was transferred to 225L French oak barrels (25% new oak) where it was matured for 20 months.

Tasting notes

A pure varietal nose with fine cassis aromas and notes of ripe cherries and fresh plum. Balanced on the nose by vanilla and cedar spice. The palate has great depth of blackcurrant fruit backed by cedar and spice ripe, fine-grained tannins and a lengthy finish.

Food match

Try with slow-cooked lamb shank or a rich and savoury beef or veggie stew.

Awards

2017 Vintage

Decanter World Wine Awards 2020

Silver

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