2013 Vintage
Timed Online Auction, 6 - 13 March 2023
2013 Vintage theme
About the SessionJust how well do modern-era South African wines perform as they get older ? One of the most important measures of great wine is that it should be age-worthy, that is it should become more pleasurable and more interesting to drink with time in the bottle.
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About this Item
Le Riche was founded in 1996 by Etienne le Riche, one of the founding members of the Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG). Situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, it is now run by Etienne’s son, Christo and daughter, Yvonne. Le Riche are known for premium red wines in a classic South African style. Grapes are selected from top growers in Stellenbosch, coming from mainly two soil types – decomposed granite soils and sandy gravel. The winemaking approach is traditionally simplistic, yet innovative.
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Critics Ratings
'The change of generation still needs time to bed in at this top Stellenbosch producer, but you can be sure that it will. For the time being, this is not quite as exciting as previous recent releases, yet is still a classy Cabernet, with classic blackcurrant and cedar wood notes and refreshing acidity. Drink: 2016-22.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 92/100
'The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve has a little more precision and "bite" than the 2012 - there is more intention exhibited by the aromatics with blackberry and iodine scents mixed with violet. The palate is harmonious on the entry with supple red and black fruit, quite saline in the mouth and with fine tannins on the finish that need another couple of years to fully absorb the oak. This is a well-made Cabernet Sauvignon.' – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Nov 2015)
'Still primary with aromas of red and black fruit, attractive herbal characters plus vanilla and spice. Full bodied but lovely composure – pure fruit, fresh acidity and fine tannins. Promises much in time.' - Christian Eedes, Decanter, 90/100.
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