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Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Virginia@Vasse Felix: A new-age Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon (blended with Malbec), expressing all the regional hallmarks. It is a bright, fruit-forward, earlier-drinking style with a quality-led, minimal intervention winemaking approach. French oak. 100% 1-7 year old, for 11 months.
Tasting Notes
Bright blood plum and blackcurrant fragrance lift from the glass. Subtle notes of Mexican chocolate add complexity.
PALATE A soft and fresh entrance reveals bright fruit and a dusty tannin build, finishing powdery and dry. Elegant yet juicy acidity carries fresh blackcurrant, with a hint of native potpourri lingering over a solid tannin base.
Plaudits
Highly appealing from the word go. All dark fruits and spice, savoury with a little mint and nori in the mix. It’s supple and giving across the mid-weighted palate, pliable tannins and a freshness throughout. James Halliday. 92 Points.
Consistently one of the best cabernets from WA. Smooth and seamlessly structured with a sublimely elegant expressive palate. It’s medium-bodied with a fine boned structure. The best yet. Ray Jordan. 94 Points.
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
| Vintage | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Region | Margaret River |
| Sub Region | Wilyabrup |
| Tier | Growers |
| Type | Red |
| Cellar | Drink Now or Cellar Up to 5 Years |
| Certified | Non Organic |
| Wine Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec |
| Size | 750ml |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alcohol % | 14.0% |
| Body | Medium |
| Score | 94 RJ 92 JH |
About Winery
About Winery
Vasse Felix is one of the big Margaret River three (Leeuwin and Voyager the others). It is officially known as the first commercial winery in Margaret River so the winery will always be an integral fabric of the region. They have a broad price range here – from the classic red at $15, to the Tom Cullity at around $200. The restaurant, in culinary experience and setting, is exquisite, and lauded winemaker Virginia Willcock has just been voted winemaker of the year – 2026 Halliday. (Head viticulturalist Bart Malony was voted best viticulturalist by James Halliday in 2024 so must know what he’s doing too.)
James Halliday:
Vasse Felix is Margaret River’s founding wine estate, established by regional pioneer Dr Tom Cullity. Chief winemaker Virginia Willcock has energised the winemaking and viticultural team with her no-nonsense approach and fierce commitment to quality.
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