The coveted Le Riche Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is the flagship of our range, blended using only Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from our best performing vineyard blocks from Stellenbosch. These selections are then micro-vinified in open-top fermenters. Extended maceration takes place in order to increase the overall age-ability of the final wine along with aging in oak.

At the appropriate stage, Etienne, Christo and Yvonne taste and blend together as a team. The final blend matures with a generous amount of new oak barrels for up to two years, with further ageing in bottle before release. 'Reserve' status is exclusively endowed if the grapes and resulting wine measure up to an exceptional standard, resulting in a wine of limited quantities and available on an allocation basis only.

The Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon is the true backbone of the range, crafted using only a selection of Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. Supple, elegant and rich with layers of fruit, this is our expression of the quintessential Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch.

The grapes are selected from various vineyard sites in the Simonsberg, Jonkershoek and Helderberg wards. The conscientiously considered blend of cool gravelly slopes facing False Bay and rich red granitic soils around Stellenbosch ensures a beautiful balance of aromas and flavours. Matured for up to two years in French oak barrels and bottled unfined, the result is a Cabernet Sauvignon that brims with complex flavours thanks to the blended fruit from diverse terroir. It can be enjoyed young or will benefit beautifully from cellaring.

As advocates of Stellenbosch, the Richesse is a nod to the blending heritage of the region. 'Richesse' means 'wealth' in French, and the name refers to the wealth of winemaking history the Stellenbosch region has to its name. This wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend, incorporating Cinsaut and smaller amounts of Bordeaux cultivars such as Merlot. It represents a time-honoured tradition of Cabernet Sauvignon production within the Stellenbosch region, where blending with Cinsaut was prevalent pre-1980 and blending with Bordeaux varieties became popular post-1980.

In the cellar, the winemaking team vinifies each varietal separately for up to a year, before blending takes place. The goal is to allow each variety to express its optimal characteristics. Therefore, the final blend rests on the structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon, and is complemented by a perfumed nose and fruit-forwardness thanks to the Cinsaut, while the other varieties add to the complexity and texture. The Richesse is a versatile wine and an excellent complement to any dish, especially South African braais.

As the only white wine in the Le Riche portfolio, Chardonnay is often referred to as the 'Queen of the Grape Kingdom', making it the perfect match to the 'King of the Grapes', Cabernet Sauvignon. Stellenbosch terroir is ideal for producing excellent offerings of Chardonnay, making a fitting white pairing to our red wine focus.

The Le Riche Chardonnay grapes are sourced from two separate vineyards from the southern area of Stellenbosch. Here, the vines face the cooling winds from False Bay, resulting in fruit that has a delicate structure and a slight minerality. With subtle oaking in order to highlight the inherent fruit freshness and citrus zest naturally present in the wine, the Chardonnay is a blend between clay amphorae and barrel fermented fruit. Aged for 11 months in a combination of clay amphorae and French oak barrels, the final result shows a fresh acidity and fruit-forwardness while remaining dynamic in complexity.

We are excited to introduce you to our new small-batch, limited release Cabernet-Cinsaut blend, Vogelzang. Delicate, elegant and perfectly matured showcasing two varietals blended in the traditional South African context illustrating their magnificent ageing potential. A wine that bottles the untold history of the Helderberg.

Another small batch, site specific expression of Cabernet from the 2021 vintage. This vineyard was 16 years old and planted in duplex alluvial sandstone soils with a deep clay layer. The aspect is South facing, with an elevation of 170m above sea-level and is situated 18 km from False Bay on the Jonkershoek valley floor.

Darker purple and more dense in colour. Brooding with black fruit aromas and savoury, all spice notes. A full flavour black fruit entry showing off blackberries, cassis, all spice and some liquorice. A showcase Cabernet! Only 300 bottles produced.

The third of our Single Vineyard series for 2021, this bushvine Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard was 13 years old and planted in duplex sandy gravel soils with a deep clay layer. The aspect is South facing, with an elevation of 60m above sea level and is situated 4 km from False Bay. Big and bold on the palate yet with a striking overall lightness. Gripping tannins are softened by a creamy mouthfeel promising maturation potential. Only 300 bottles produced.

The first of our Single Vineyard series for 2021, this vineyard is 17 years old and planted in deep red decomposed granite soils. The aspect is West North-West facing, with an elevation of 320m above sea-level. Spontaneous malolactic followed in 225L French oak barrels, after which the wine was transferred to 50% new French oak barrels for 12 months, followed by another 12 months in a single new barrel. Long and rich on the finish, showcasing delicate yet full black fruits and a creamy mouthfeel. Only 300 bottles produced.

The second wine in our Single Vineyard series for 2021, this vineyard is 28 years old and planted in deep red decomposed granite soils. The aspect is West North-West facing, with an elevation of 320m above sea-level. Clone CS 163 grafted onto Richter 99 rootstock and trellised to a 7 wire VSP.  Spontaneous malolactic in 225L French oak barrels, after which the wine was transferred to 50% new French oak barrels for 12 months, followed by another 12 months in a second fill barrel. A Cabernet Sauvignon brimming with flavour yet with a delicate underlying elegance and a refined, long finish. Only 300 bottles produced.