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Le Riche Richesse 2019
Le Riche Richesse 2019
Manufacturer: Le Riche
Bordeaux for beginners. Here, with the addition of the Cinsault variety, which played a key role in the breeding of the Pinotage variety. However, this wine will surprise you with its unmatched quality for the selling price. Dark garnet colour with purple highlights and a very fine and slow tear in the glass. Aromas of blueberries, chocolate covered cherries and roasted almonds combine beautifully with hints of roasted almonds and cinnamon obtained by aging in oak barrel. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and very fruity, with perfect acidity and fine tannins. A great affair for a barbecue with friends when you want an unpretentious wine but one that absolutely delivers on quality.
Tim Atkin 89
2019 / 0.75l / 14% / Stellenbosch - South Africa
About the winery
A tiny winery based in the heart of the best region - Stellenbosch, Le Riche is considered one of the leading ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon producers and their aim is to create the perfect reflection of the Cabernet Sauvignon from the local terroir. They select only the finest grapes from unique vineyards grown by long-established farmers, which are then subjected to a special sorting process.
At the heart of this is an inherent knowledge and respect for the terroir, particularly the soil, and a winemaking skill that is both traditional and innovative. "Cabernet Sauvignon is a variety that is unforgiving. It must be treated with respect and cared for with an understanding that is the result of years of training and work. If done correctly, the result is a wine with powerful yet refined and elegant tannins. Finding this balance is a true art." Owner of the winery - Christo Le Riche
Terroir
Stellenbosch lies just 40 km east of Cape Town. The Simonsberg Mountains to the north separate it from Paarl, while the Hottentot Holland Mountains to the east separate it from Walker Bay. False Bay lies about 12 miles (20 km) to the south.
Granite and sandstone soils are found throughout Stellenbosch. Due to their high clay content, they have excellent water retention properties, although they are free draining. Sufficient winter rainfall allows growers to keep irrigation to a minimum. Much has been made of the suitability of the soils in Stellenbosch for growing particularly premium red wine grapes.
The climate in the area is relatively hot and dry, although the influence of the False Bay sea is evident in the south. In the afternoons, the vineyards are buffeted by a cool south-easterly wind, which refreshes the grapes after the hot morning sun. White wine varieties are often planted closer to the ocean where this effect is more pronounced.
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