Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘More elegant after the powerful 2010 (4.5*), yet still flavour-packed, 2011 showcases Cabernet Sauvignon’s complexity. Loganberries, violets, creamy plums, a fennel seed nuance, masterly oaked, polished and supple after 24 months French barrels, 70% new.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2015, 5*

‘Traditional shallow tanks. Inoculated yeast. Total time on skins 10-20 days. Usually 8% press wine. 7% new barriques. A little tough and austere. Savoury tobacco nose. A bit austere at the moment.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5+/20 (Jan 2015)

'As you’d expect, the Le Riches use their best vineyards for their reserve bottling. This is less alcoholic than the strapping 2010 and better for it. Granular tannins, intense but well balanced fruit flavour, bright acidity, deftly integrated oak and the structure to age. Superb. Drink: 2014-22' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2014, 94/100