Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

Tasting Notes

• Colour – Deep ruby with a vibrant purple tinge.

• Aromas – Fragrant blood plum and blackcurrant, layered with graphite, bay leaf, sage, violets, and spicy charcuterie.

• Palate – A fresh and soft entry reveals bright fruit flavours, balanced by dusty tannins and juicy acidity.

• Finish – Powdery and dry, with lingering notes of native potpourri and blackcurrant.

Food Pairings

• Grilled Lamb Chops – The wine’s savoury notes complement the richness of lamb.

• Beef Stroganoff – Creamy textures and earthy flavours pair well with the wine’s structure.

• Mushroom Risotto – The umami of mushrooms enhances the wine’s depth.

• Aged Cheddar – Sharp cheeses highlight the wine’s fruitiness and tannins.

Reviews & Awards

• 94 Points – Ray Jordan “Consistently among the best-value cabernets released each year in Western Australia. This is largely cabernet with some malbec, which of course is the classic combination of the Tom Cullity blend. It’s a wine that’s evolved in recent years and now presents with less overt oak and more subtle integration. Blackcurrant and bright red fruits on the nose. And a thoroughly seamless, effortless palate drives through to a long, focused finish. It’s a wine that almost seems as if it floated through the winery after picking and just emerged and said, “Look at me.” Terrific wine.

• 92 Points – Wine Companion “Let this breathe to coax out the varietal flavours. The 12% malbec in the mix is strong and lovely – all plums and leather with a whiff of formic acid/crushed-ant character. But cabernet rules with its leafy freshness, mulberries, spice and menthol. The mid-weighted palate is supple thanks to neatly shaped tannins, and it feels plush throughout”

Winemaking Practices

• Wild Fermentation – 100% wild yeast fermentation enhances the wine’s complexity and authenticity.

• Whole Berry Fermentation – Maintains fruit integrity and promotes gentle tannin extraction.

• Maturation – Aged for 10-12 months in 1-7 year old French oak barriques to preserve freshness and subtle oak influence.

Storage & Serving Tips

• Best Serving Temperature – 16–18°C to showcase its aromatic profile and structure.

• Storage – Ideal for drinking now, with potential to develop further complexity over the next 10 years.

• Decanting – Recommended to allow the wine to open up and reveal its full bouquet.

FAQ Wine Terms

❓ What distinguishes this Cabernet Sauvignon from others?
Its combination of bright fruit, savoury complexity, and elegant structure, achieved through minimal intervention winemaking, sets it apart.

❓ How does the inclusion of Malbec influence the wine?
Malbec adds depth, richness and a juiciness. 

❓ Is this wine suitable for ageing?
Yes, while it’s enjoyable now, it has the structure and balance to age gracefully for up to 10 years.

Additional Info

• Grape Variety – 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Malbec, 3% Merlot

• Region – Margaret River, Western Australia

• Alcohol – 14.0% ABV

• Cellaring Potential – Up to 10 years

• Closure – Screwcap

• Maturation – 10-12 months in 1-7 year old French oak barriques