Vasse Felix is one of the most iconic producers in Margaret River. Year on year producing exquisite wines that are some of the most collectible Australian wines.
Vasse Felix is one of the most iconic producers in Margaret River. Year on year producing exquisite wines that are some of the most collectible Australian wines.
The 2023 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, is a true testament to the quality of this renowned wine region. Deep ruby in colour, this wine opens with enticing aromas of dark berries, cassis, and cedar, with subtle hints of tobacco and eucalyptus. On the palate, the full-bodied wine showcases ripe blackcurrant and plum flavours, supported by fine-grained tannins and a balanced acidity. The oak maturation adds a touch of vanilla and spice, further enhancing the complexity of this wine. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering impression of velvety tannins and rich fruit flavours. This 2023 vintage of Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon is a must-try for any wine enthusiast and will continue to develop beautifully with age. Enjoy it with a hearty beef dish or a selection of mature cheeses.
Critic Reviews
94 POINTS
Ray Jordan
Consistently one of the best value cabernets from WA. Designed to show its best young, with brightness and energy immediately apparent. A blend of cabernet with a small amount of malbec, an important variety at Vasse Felix. Smooth and seamlessly structured with a sublimely elegant palate. Medium-bodied with fine-boned structure, subtle oak, and fine tannins. The best yet.
94 POINTS
Ray Jordan
Consistently one of the best cabernets from WA. It’s designed to express its best qualities as a young wine, with its brightness and energy immediately apparent. It’s a blend of cabernet with a small amount of malbec, an important variety at Vasse Felix. Smooth and seamlessly structured with a sublimely elegant expressive palate. It’s medium-bodied with a fine boned structure. Subtle use of oak and fine tannins adds support. The best yet.
94 POINTS
James Suckling
Abundant black-fruit aromas supported by spices, cedar, crushed stones and violets. The medium-bodied palate has a creamy texture and finely tuned, generous tannins with so much purity of fruit. Grown further away from the ocean with a more continental feel. Delicious and early-drinking yet serious.
92 POINTS
Jane Faulkner - Halliday Wine Companion
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.
92 POINTS
Christina Pickard - Wine Enthusiast
An excellent intro to this famed Western Australian Cab style, this vintage is, compared to the previous two, on the richer, denser side. Supple dark berry fruit with salt-flecked herbs, seaweed savoriness and a dark chocolate underbelly are woven with powdery, chiseled tannins and tangy blackcurrant acidity. Drink now with plenty of protein or age for several more years.
92 POINTS
Angus Hughson - Vinous
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Filius opens with a burst of red currant and fruit pastille aromas, accented by touches of herb garden and red licorice. This wine shows surprising density, particularly in the tannins, which are serious and well matched to significant fruit power and length. A Filius for the cellar.
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Tasting Notes
The 2023 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia, is a true testament to the quality of this renowned wine region. Deep ruby in colour, this wine opens with enticing aromas of dark berries, cassis, and cedar, with subtle hints of tobacco and eucalyptus. On the palate, the full-bodied wine showcases ripe blackcurrant and plum flavours, supported by fine-grained tannins and a balanced acidity. The oak maturation adds a touch of vanilla and spice, further enhancing the complexity of this wine. The finish is long and satisfying, leaving a lingering impression of velvety tannins and rich fruit flavours. This 2023 vintage of Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon is a must-try for any wine enthusiast and will continue to develop beautifully with age. Enjoy it with a hearty beef dish or a selection of mature cheeses.
