Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

A Cabernet Sauvignon that in the 2017 vintage is probably a smidge superior to the equally fantastic 2015 vintage (which we also stock – a bottle of each to compare would be a great idea!).

Truly world class.  Decant 2 – 3 hours before serving.  Drink now or keep hold of till 2035 and watch it turn into something of breathtaking beauty.

“Cabernet is not a forgiving grape. It needs to be treated with respect and tended with a level of understanding that only comes from years of training and work. If done right, the result is a wine with powerful yet refined, elegant tannins. Finding that balance is the true art.”
Christo Le Riche, Director and Cellar Master

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.  24 Months in 225L French oak, 70% new.

“Youthful, vigorous and focused, it has capsicum and pencil shaving top notes, layered damson and blackcurrant fruit, racy acidity and structured, dense, age worthy tannins. Very classy indeed.” 96 pts, Tim Atkin MW