Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Cabernet Sauvignon
Description
Le Riche Family Wines, founded in 1996 by Etienne le Riche and now guided by winemaker Christo le Riche, has become one of South Africa’s most focused producers of premium Cabernet Sauvignon. The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon sits at the cornerstone of the range, crafted only in outstanding years from hand-selected blocks across prime Stellenbosch sites - notably Helderberg Coastal, Simonsberg and Jonkershoek. Fruit is micro-vinified and matured for 24 months in French oak barrels (72 % new) before release, with unfined and unfiltered bottling ensuring textural richness and varietal purity. This is Cabernet that balances classic Bordeaux-inspired structure with South African terroir energy and freshness.
Colour: Deep garnet with youthful purple hues, hinting at both concentration and age-worthiness.
Nose: Aromas of blackcurrant (cassis) and blackberry mingle with violet florals, cedar spice, pencil shaving and subtle graphite. With time in glass, hints of tobacco leaf, earthy mineral and spearmint lift the bouquet.
Palate: Full-bodied and finely structured, the palate delivers pure dark fruit - black cherry, damson and cassis - framed by balanced acidity and fine-grained tannins. Integrated oak brings gentle vanilla spice, with a mineral edge that keeps richness in check.
Finish: Long, dry and resonant, lingering with fruit, spice and subtle earthy complexity that invites another sip.
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Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
- Food Pairing : Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 rewards hearty, flavour-driven dishes where its structure and fine tannins can shine. A dry-aged ribeye or grilled venison loin with juniper-berry sauce complements dark fruit and spice notes, while slow-roasted lamb shank echoes Cabernet’s savoury depth. For something rich yet balanced, pair with black truffle risotto or wild mushroom Wellington - the wine’s acidity and oak-driven spice thread will harmonise beautifully with earthy, umami-infused fare.
- Drink before: Best enjoyed 2026 to 2040+. Its firm tannins and oak integration will develop nuanced tertiary character over time.
- Vintage: 2022
- Manufacturer: Le Riche
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 4 Stars
- Medals Won: Greg Sherwood MW: 96 points. Tim Atkin MW: 95 points.
- Sugar Content: 1.5g/L
- Alcohol Content: 14.46%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
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We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
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