There’s no other producer in Stellenbosch as focused and dedicated to the ‘king of grapes’ – Cabernet Sauvignon – as Le Riche. The Reserve 2019 is a towering, immense wine with chiselled tannins and ‘lots of drive and energy’, according to Tim Atkin MW. Synonymous with the best Stellenbosch Cabernets for more than two decades, Le Riche has created some of the region’s most age-worthy wines. The 2019 is one of them and was among the top-rated Cabs in Tim’s 2022 SA Report.
Modern yet classic, with the lowest alcohol since 2004, the Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2019 has an incredible balance of power and freshness, and a dry, firm finish.
The 2019 is produced from four different wards: 46% Firgrove, 26% Helderberg, 15% Simonsberg, and 13% Raithby. Reserve status is only endowed when the parcels are exceptional, and the grapes are vinified and matured in French Oak for 24 months – 92% new. The winemaking is precise and confident, with masterful oak integration.
This is 100% modern Stellenbosch Cabernet at its finest! A must for the collector and long-term ageing.