Le Riche ‘Richesse’ 2023
| Producer | Le Riche |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Big & Bold, Full-Bodied Red |
| Grape Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cinsaut, Malbec |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 14 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Outstanding South-African red |
| Food Pairing Guide | Ideally paired with a meaty pasta dish and richer stews. |
| Terroir | 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 |
Le Riche 'Richesse' is the only red wine produced by Le Riche that is not 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is designed as a Bordeaux blend, and is a truly excellent South African take on Claret. It has restrained aromas of plum, cherries and pepper, as well as an intriguing hint of pencil shavings (the hallmark of great Claret!) It's a beautifully blended wine, juicy and weighty. There are concentrated flavours of berries, plums and a subtle smokiness. The tannins give is a fine structure but they are soft and well-integrated into the wine. Christo Le Riche has more than stepped into his father’s shoes with this outstanding wine!
Le Riche is a family run estate founded by Etienne Le Riche in the mid 90s. Situated close to the historic town of Stellenbosch, the winery is perched on the slopes of the Heldeberg Mountain and surrounded by the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountain range.If youre based in Stellenbosch and going to specialise in something, Cabernet is a great choice! Le Riche are known as ‘Cabernet Masters’ and rightly so. They select grapes from the best possible Stellenbosch terroirs to craft top quality Cabernets with superb cellaring potential. The estate was founded by Etienne Le Riche in the mid 90s and remains a family affair.These wines are elegant and classy with fine grained tannins and subtle oak integration, and while not aiming to be Bordeaux replicas, they do have much in common with the balance and poise sometimes found in top Margaux. With most of their wines sold domestically, it’s a rare treat to find these wines on UK soils. Production is 8000×6 cases a year, with the Reserve range consisting of only 1000 cases. These wines are rare but worth sourcing.
