Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 vs Mendel Cabernet Franc 2023
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 currently starts £0.24 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £23.25 | £23.49 |
| Current stockists | 2 merchants | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Le Riche | Mendel |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Franc |
| Region | Stellenbosch | Mendoza |
| Country | South Africa | — |
| ABV | 14% | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
A Stellenbosch classic from one of South Africa’s most acclaimed Cabernet producers. Expertly crafted from four distinct terroirs, ranging from the cool, gravelly slopes facing False Bay to the rich, red granitic soils around Stellenbosch. The 2022 vintage was awarded 93 points in Tim Atkin’s 2024 South Africa Report, reflecting its purity, elegance, and balance. Meet the producer Le Riche is a family-run estate founded by Etienne Le Riche in 1996, situated near the historic town of Stellenbosch. The estate is dedicated to producing high-quality, terroir-driven Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends, combining meticulous vineyard management with traditional winemaking practices. Production Fruit is sourced from vineyards across Firgrove, Raithby, and Jonkershoek wards, with soils ranging from sandy gravel to sandy/loamy granite. Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, bunch sorted, and vinified in open-top fermenters. Each vineyard block is fermented separately to preserve its unique characteristics. After several months of maturation, the final blend is created and aged for 12 months in French oak barriques, 25% new, before bottling. Tasting notes The nose is pure and varietal, with cassis, black cherry, violet, and cedar spice. The palate is ripe and fruit-forward, with fresh blackcurrant flavours, lively acidity, and well-integrated oak. Fine-grained tannins support a long, elegant finish, making this a structured yet approachable Cabernet. Food match Perfect with slow-cooked lamb shank, rich beef stews, or hearty vegetable stews. Grape Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
Mendel Cabernet Franc 2023
Mendel Cabernet Franc represents exceptional expression from Mendoza, Argentina. Grown on carefully selected parcels in Luján de Cuyo and Agrelo, many from vines averaging 45 years old, this wine showcases the elegance and aromatic complexity that makes Cabernet Franc so distinctive. Crafted by Roberto de la Mota, one of Argentina's most respected winemakers, this wine offers refined structure, vibrant fruit, and remarkable balance. Why You'll Love It This is premium Argentine Cabernet Franc from one of Mendoza's most respected producers. Roberto de la Mota's expertise shines through in this elegant wine sourced from 45-year-old vines in the prestigious Luján de Cuyo and Agrelo regions. With 12 months in French and American oak and meticulous winemaking including manual pigeage, this wine offers exceptional quality and complexity at an outstanding price point. Meet the Producer Mendel Wines blends the expertise of Roberto de la Mota, one of Argentina's most respected winemakers, with the tradition of a well-established Argentine family, producing wines that reflect the unique terroir of Luján de Cuyo and Agrelo with precision and elegance. Production Hand-harvested grapes are sorted and 100% destemmed, with manual berry selection. Fermentation and maceration take place in a combination of concrete and 80-hectolitre tanks, with daily manual pigeage for around two weeks. The wine then spends 12 months ageing in new and used American and French oak, with minimal filtration before bottling. Tasting Notes Deep, rich ruby in colour, the nose reveals aromas of red berries, violets, herbs, and subtle spice. The palate is medium to full-bodied with elegant structure, vibrant fruit flavours, fine tannins, and a lingering, harmonious finish. Perfect Pairings Pairs beautifully with grilled lamb, roasted beef, pork, duck, or herb-crusted meats. Also excellent with aged cheeses and hearty vegetable dishes. Grape Variety 100% Cabernet Franc from 45-year-old vines
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