Le Riche, David & Nadia and Restless River
Timed Online Auction, 7 - 22 April 2025
Le Riche
About the SessionLe Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a South African benchmark, produced by Christo le Riche who took over from his father Etienne, a legend of the industry.
ZAR 4 000
About this Item
The highly coveted Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship wine, crafted exclusively from the finest Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard blocks in Stellenbosch. This limited-production wine represents the pinnacle of the range and has become a New World benchmark for the varietal. The Reserve designation is awarded only when the grapes and resulting wine meet the estate's highest standards, ensuring an exceptional expression of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon.
'A lightening rim showing some development. Inviting aromas of red and black fruit pastilles, cherries and cassis are supported by savoury nuances. Lead pencil shavings and cedar aromas compliment the overall complexity and sophistication. The palate showcases a juicy red/black fruit spectrum balanced by vibrant acidity and firmly structured, yet softened tannins. A lingering, balanced finish reveals a wine of elegance and refinement. A stellar example of an aged South African Cabernet Sauvignon.' - Winemakers tasting notes.
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'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
'Confident & stylish 2013 is complex, the glossy fruit a given, interwoven with tobacco, hints of scrub, finest-quality cedar. All this in a manicured frame, with supple, polished lines, as befits cab at its best.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2013, 4.5*