Bordeaux Theme
Live Virtual Auction, 17 September 2023
Bordeaux
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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 Le Riches source fruit from Firgrove, Raithby and Jonkershoek to make this refined, fragrant, age worthy Cabernet Sauvignon. Elegant yet well structured, with plenty of grip and tannin and layers of youthful dark berry fruit. A red that’s made to age gracefully. 2020-30’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 94/100.
‘Famous cab expertise, always beautifully crafted, as 2014. Classic blackcurrant & cedar, fennel nuance; poised, streamlined as usual. To drink earlier than the Reserve, no hardship.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2017, 4*
‘Cerise-edged deep vermillion. Slightly gamey red fruit aromas, earthy rather than completely animal with slightly mushroomy notes suggesting some evolution. Fruit and tannin in balance with just enough sweetness to round off the finish, floored but attractive.’ – Michael Fridjhon, 90/100 (2017)
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