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.
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.
'This full bodied wine is remarkably aromatic with layers of clean sweet cedary oak. On the palate it is supple, succulent and rich. The tannins are firm but not aggressive and there is underlying structure and fruit in the wine.' - Winemakers tasting notes.
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'Cape classic; gentle yet persuasive, reflecting Etienne le R's signature light touch. Last tasted 03 Best Red Trophy SAA 2006; ripe, dry & showing unusual completeness for varietal cab. 10% Jonkershoek Valley Vineyards.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2008, 4.5*
SAA Best Red wine and Winemaker of the year award
Listed in Neil Becket's book: 1001 wines to drink before you die