{"product_id":"le-riche-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","title":"Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eLe Riche Wines is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most dedicated Cabernet Sauvignon specialists. The family estate was founded in 1996 by Etienne Le Riche, often referred to as the “King of Cabernet”, and today the wines are crafted by his son Christo Le Riche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"611\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eBased in Stellenbosch, the winery works with carefully selected vineyard sites across the region, particularly around the Helderberg and Simonsberg areas. These slopes benefit from cooling maritime influences from False Bay and well-drained decomposed granite soils, conditions that consistently produce structured, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eFruit for the Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 is sourced from several vineyard blocks and vinified separately to preserve site character. After fermentation, the wine spends around 22 months maturing in French oak barrels, a portion of which are new. The winemaking philosophy remains focused and classical - allowing the purity, structure and depth of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon to define the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eDeep garnet with a youthful crimson edge, showing the concentration typical of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eAromas of blackberry, cassis and black cherry lead the nose, followed by subtle notes of plum, rose petal and a touch of spearmint. With time in the glass, hints of cedar, pencil shavings and gentle spice begin to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied with layered dark fruit flavours of cassis, plum and black cherry. The tannins are firm but polished, providing structure without heaviness. Balanced acidity keeps the wine fresh while savoury notes of cedar and spice add depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eLong and gently savoury, with lingering black fruit and a refined cedar note that reinforces the wine’s classical Cabernet character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Riche","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45221661835443,"sku":"RW2328CS20","price":409.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/LeRicheCabernetSauvignon2023.jpg?v=1768485658","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/le-riche-cabernet-sauvignon-2023","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}