Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $69.97Original ZAR 1,150.00≈ €62.27 · £52.60 | www.leriche.co.za ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $67.31Original €59.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.38%
Residual Sugar 1.3 g/L
pH 3.72
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Gravely granitic, Granitic, Alluvial sandstone, Clay
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Oak Types French
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Reserve status is only endowed if the grapes and resulting wine measures up to exceptional standard. Hand selected grapes from older, lower yielding vines are used. Fermentation is done with a selected yeast strain under controlled temperatures. Manual plunging during this period ensures optimal colour extraction. After seven days the tanks are closed and allowed to macerate for a further period, normally 16-24 days. Pressing follows and the wine is transferred to barrel for natural secondary fermentation. After a year in barrel, the individual batches are blended to form the final wine and returned to barrel for another year. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Matured in bottle for one year before release.
Tasting Notes
deep garnet, blackcurrants, cherry, cassis, mint chocolate, cedar, allspice, full bodied, intense, black fruit, appetising acidity, firm tannins, seductive tannins, balanced, integrated lead pencil shaving, long finish, lingering finish, rich, voluptuous, underlying weight
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.46%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.69
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Gravely granitic, Rich granitic, Scattered gravel, Alluvial sandstone, Granitic clay
Sites Helderberg Coastal (60%), Simonsberg-Stellenbosch (25%), Helderberg North (8%), Jonkershoek (7%)
Grape Clone CS163, CS46
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 72% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak72%
Oak Types French
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Reserve status is only endowed if the grapes and resulting wine measures up to exceptional standard. Hand selected grapes from older, lower yielding vines are used. Fermentation is done with a selected yeast strain under controlled temperatures. Manual plunging during this period ensures optimal colour extraction. After seven days the tanks are closed and allowed to macerate for a further period, normally 16-24 days. Pressing follows and the wine is transferred to barrel for natural secondary fermentation. After a year in barrel, the individual batches are blended to form the final wine and returned to barrel for another year. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Matured in bottle for one year before release.
Tasting Notes
deep garnet in colour, fresh blackberries, cherry, cassis, cedar, allspice, delicate black fruits, appetising acidity, firm, yet polished tannins, integrated lead pencil shaving flavours, long, lingering finish, underlying weight promising maturation potential
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.6%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.79
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy/loam duplex soils with gravel, Deep clay rich oakleaf soil, Alluvial sandstone on white clay
Sites Helderberg Coastal, three vineyards (67%), Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Single Vineyard (22%), Jonkershoek Valley Single Vineyard (11%)
Grape Clone CS 163, CS46/CS163
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Reserve status is only endowed if the grapes and resulting wine measures up to exceptional standard. Hand selected grapes from older, lower yielding vines are used. Fermentation is done with a selected yeast strain under controlled temperatures. Manual plunging during this period ensures optimal colour extraction. After seven days the tanks are closed and allowed to macerate for a further period, normally 10-14 days. Pressing follows and the wine is transferred to barrel for natural secondary fermentation. After a year in barrel, the individual batches are blended to form the final wine and returned to barrel for another year. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Matured in bottle for one year before release.
Tasting Notes
fresh plums, blackberries, cherry, violets, cassis, lively freshness, firm acidity, polished tannins, fine-grained tannins, lead pencil shaving flavours, long finish, lingering finish
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.97%
Residual Sugar 1.6 g/L
pH 3.78
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Sandy/loam duplex soils with gravel, Deep clay rich oakleaf soil, Klei/loam duplex soils with scattered gravel
Sites Helderberg Coastal, three vineyards (65%), Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Single Vineyard (22%), Helderberg Mountain Single Vineyard (13%)
Oak Aging 24 months
Oak Details 76% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak76%
Oak Types French
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Reserve status is only endowed if the grapes and resulting wine measures up to exceptional standard. Hand selected grapes from older, lower yielding vines are used. Fermentation is done with a selected yeast strain under controlled temperatures. Manual plunging during this period ensures optimal colour extraction. After seven days the tanks are closed and allowed to macerate for a further period, normally 10-14 days. Pressing follows and the wine is transferred to barrel for natural secondary fermentation. After a year in barrel, the individual batches are blended to form the final wine and returned to barrel for another year. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Matured in bottle for one year before release.
Tasting Notes
blackcurrants, black cherry, cassis, freshness, lead pencil shavings, cedar, rich, velvety, opulent, black fruit, creamy mouthfeel, dark chocolate, firm acidity, structured tannins, long finish, complex finish
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $67.31Original €59.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $67.31Original €59.90 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Raithby-Annandale Road, Raithby, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 842 3472
Email
Owner
Etienne le Riche
Cellarmaster
Christo le Riche