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Le Riche Richesse 2022 Wine (75cl)
Le Riche Richesse 2022 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2022 red wine made from Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Le Riche |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Wine style | red |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Le Riche Richesse 2022 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2022 red wine made from Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot.
Typical grape profile: Cabernet Franc — Red fruit with a signature herbaceous, peppery edge; Petit Verdot — Deeply coloured with violet, blackberry and spice; usually a small blending component in Bordeaux. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
No verified vineyard or named parcel is linked yet. BottlePicker therefore does not assign a soil, elevation or site temperature to this bottle from its regional name alone.
Soil structure and vine density
No site-specific soil or planting-density record is available for this bottle.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot growing profiles. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Source-supplied bottle description
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Le Riche is the master of modern Cape Cabernet, skillfully blended here with Cinsault, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot. This wine is fresh, vibrant, and approachable, over-delivering in quality, complexity, and elegance.
Meet the Producer
Le Riche is a family-run estate founded by Etienne Le Riche in 1996, situated close to the historic town of Stellenbosch in South Africa. The estate is renowned for producing modern, expressive Cabernet-based wines that balance power, elegance, and accessibility.
Production
Grapes were carefully selected and hand-picked from vineyards in Firgrove, Jonkershoek, Helderberg, Bottelary, and Raithby. Each variety was fermented separately until dry in traditional open concrete tanks, with regular manual plunging. Following malolactic fermentation in tank, the wines were matured in French oak barriques for 12 months. After blending, the final wine spent an additional 8 months in barrique and foudre. No fining and minimal filtration preserve the wine’s purity and freshness.
Tasting Notes
Fresh, vibrant aromas of raspberry and blackcurrant are complemented by hints of cedar and white pepper. The palate mirrors these notes with succulent red cherry and plum flavours, enhanced by fine, chalky tannins that create a silky texture and a long, delicate finish. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and complexity, while Cinsault adds perfume and approachability. Food match Perfect with meaty pasta dishes, rich stews, or slow-cooked casseroles.
Awards
2021 Vintage – Decanter World Wine Awards 2023: Silver Grape Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Cinsault 19%, Cabernet Franc 9%, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Evidence boundary
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