Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

The bouquet shows forthcoming ripe cherry aromas with a spiciness and touch of mint. Soft, smooth and velvety tannins are balanced on the palate by a firm structure and lingering, succulent finish.


variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winery : Le Riche Wines
winemaker : Etienne Le Riche
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.82 % vol  rs : 1.8 g/l  pH : 3.88  ta : 5.6 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Maturation potential 4-6 years.

in the vineyard : The grapes are selected from a variety of sites within Stellenbosch, ranging from the sandy gravel soils in the Firgrove ward until the decomposed granite soils of the Jonkershoek valley and the bottelary hills. In essence it is a blend of Stellenbosch Cabernets.

in the cellar : Winemaking: Five days fermentation in open tanks with temperature control and regular manual punch-downs and pump-overs. The malolactic fermentation occurred in lined concrete tanks.
Maturation: 24 month in French oak barrels. 30 % new oak.

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