Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Louis Roederer

Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon Louis RoedererFrom the true masters of Cape Cabernet the benchmark Stellenbosch Cab. A phenomenal expression of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon with a maritime influence that sets it apart, yet with a nod to Bordeaux. With carefully selected fruit from the cool gravelly slopes facing False Bay to the rich red granitic soils around Stellenbosch, the wine gains its complexity by expertly blending fruit from 4 specifically diverse terroirs. Ripe cherries and fresh

This wine has tremendous personality

for a rich

de-stemmed then gently pressed

Pra produce 5 wines based on Garganega

The palate is very expressive

This additional alcohol helps to protect the wine and make it more stable

Initial scents are full of small stone fruits

Temperatures are slightly cooler in this mountainous south-western corner of the Island and proximity to the sea adds a further cooling influence

bottled May 2019

and the skins transferred to a small press

There is an impressive amount of concentration in this wine but at the same time it feels somewhat more restrained compared to other more in your face

10% in French foudres & 10% in stainless steel tanks