2012 Vintage theme
Online-Only Auction, 7 - 14 March 2022
2012 Vintage theme
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
‘Has the same streamlined structure as Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon but different perfume, flavours. 2012 brambleberries, cocoa, dried herbs, more Old World than New in the supple tannins, elegance, yet enough deep muscle tone for ageing.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2016, 4.5*
‘Offers a gutsy, briary feel, with dark plum, anise, licorice root and ganache notes all wound together and carrying through a tar-edged finish. 49 cases made.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Dec 2014)
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