The Le Riche family, celebrated specialists in Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon for 28 years, proudly announce the release of the 25th vintage of their esteemed flagship, Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. This milestone coincides with the release of three Single Vineyard Cabernet bottlings from the exceptional 2021 vintage.

Reflecting on Excellence

“This year we are reflecting on our journey and celebrating the hero in our story – Cabernet Sauvignon. Vintages like 2021 don’t come along very often, and we could not have wished for a more fitting vintage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Reserve Cabernet, a statuesque expression of the very best we can produce. In addition, we decided to honor the exceptional vintage with three Single Vineyard bottlings – the Simonsberg, Steynsrust, and Bosstok Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – to showcase the diverse terroir Stellenbosch offers. With only one barrel made of each, you are in for a Cabernet treat.”

says Christo Le Riche

Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – A Stellar Wine with an Enviable Pedigree

The Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon has garnered widespread acclaim over its 25 vintages, including ten Platter’s five-star ratings and numerous prestigious awards. The 2020 vintage continued this legacy of excellence, winning ‘Best in Class’ at the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2023 and earning a 99-point rating from Tim Atkin, who described it as “the Latour of South Africa.”

Celebrating the 25th Vintage of the Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

The new vintage, to be released on June 3rd, is another outstanding flagship Cabernet. The Cabernet grapes were meticulously selected from the Stellenbosch wards of Helderberg, Simonsberg, and Jonkershoek Valley. The wine underwent fermentation in open-top concrete fermenters, manual plunging, extended maceration, and aging in high-quality French oak barrels (70% new). After final blending, the wine returned to barrels for another year before being bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Tasting Notes

A wine in true Cabernet style, it is massively expressive with fresh plums, blackberries, cherry, violet, and cassis grounded in classic cedar and graphite notes. The structure is powerfully firm with polished, fine-grained tannins and a remarkable acid/fruit balance. The palate is rich, velvety, and opulent yet remarkably fresh, with a lively purity and a creamy mouthfeel. The wonderfully long, complex finish showcases the great potential for maturation.

Purchase Information

The Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is available for purchase from June 3rd at the Le Riche Cellar, specialist wine stores nationally, and online at www.leriche.co.za for R1050 per bottle.

Le Riche 2021 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons

  • Le Riche Simonsberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2021: Inviting aromas of blackberry, cassis, and brambles with a vibrant acidity and a creamy mouthfeel.
  • Le Riche Steynsrust Cabernet Sauvignon 2021: Fresh cherry aromas, spearmint, and mint chocolate complexity with a chalky tannin and balanced acidity.
  • Le Riche Bosstok Cabernet Sauvignon 2021: Intense black fruit aromas and savory all-spice notes with a brooding, bold palate and creamy mouthfeel.

These Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons are available in a three-bottle pack at R1050 per bottle from June 3rd at the Le Riche Cellar and online at www.leriche.co.za.

The Le Riche Wines A Team

Le Riche Wines

Founded by Etienne Le Riche in 1996, Le Riche Wines has become synonymous with exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch. Now a multi-generational family business, the winery continues to uphold its dedication to quality and elegance.

For more information or to purchase, visit www.leriche.co.za.

Contact Information

Address: 8 Raithby-Annandale Road, Raithby, Stellenbosch

Email: wine@leriche.co.za

Tel: 021 842 3472

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