Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 vs Perez Cruz Carmenere Limited Edition
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Perez Cruz Carmenere Limited Edition currently starts £0.10 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £23.25 | £23.15 |
| Current stockists | 2 merchants | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Le Riche | Perez Cruz |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Region | Stellenbosch | Maipo |
| 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%
Perez Cruz Carmenere Limited Edition
Perez Cruz Carmenere Limited Edition is a premium expression of Carmenere from Vina Perez Cruz, a family-owned boutique winery located in the Maipo Alto subregion of Chile . Renowned for producing concentrated, expressive red wines , the estate covers 250 hectares of vines and has earned international acclaim since its first vintage in 2002. Perez Cruz is certified by Sustainable Wines of Chile, and its eco-friendly winery, designed by award-winning architect Jose Cruz Ovalle, combines natural light, thermal insulation and free air circulation for optimum winemaking conditions. Vineyard The grapes are sourced from low-yielding, double Guyot-trained vines on the Liguai Estate, located in the Maipo Valley's Maipo-Andes subregion. Situated at 440 to 520 metres above sea level, the vineyard sits in the mountain foothills with alluvial soils of low fertility. Drip irrigation is employed and harvest is carried out entirely by hand once the grapes reach optimal maturity, ensuring exceptional quality and concentration. Winemaking After hand-picking, the grapes are carefully selected before being crushed into stainless steel tanks. Fermentation occurs over seven days at controlled temperatures of 23 to 27 degrees Celsius, with 15 days of skin contact. Daily pump-overs are adjusted based on tastings to achieve precise extraction of colour, tannins and flavour. The wine undergoes an additional six-day maceration before being racked into French oak barrels for 14 months of maturation, with 15% new oak enhancing structure and complexity. Tasting Notes An opulent and aromatic Carmenere with pronounced notes of blackberry, blackcurrant and a hint of mint, layered with mocha, subtle spice and fine herbal nuances. The palate is elegant and complex with supple tannins and a savoury, lingering finish, reflecting the unique terroir of Maipo Alto. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for roasted lamb, grilled beef, duck, hearty stews and mature hard cheeses. An excellent wine for special
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