TASTING NOTES FOR Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River Western Australia 2024

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby with vibrant purple hues. Bright and youthful in the glass, displaying excellent depth and clarity, reflecting the purity and elegance of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon.

👃 Aromas
Expressive aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and dark cherry are complemented by notes of dried herbs, wet stone and subtle savoury spice. Hints of cedar and fine French oak add complexity while allowing the fruit to remain the focal point.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, delivering vibrant flavours of blackcurrant, blackberry and ripe raspberry with a touch of plum. A small inclusion of Malbec enhances depth and juiciness, while wild fermentation and French oak maturation contribute subtle savoury complexity. Fine, dusty tannins and fresh natural acidity provide excellent structure and length.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and polished with fine-grained tannins and a smooth, refined mouthfeel. The finish is long, dry and persistent, lingering with dark berries, cedar, gentle spice and a distinctive mineral freshness.

🍇 Overall Style
A contemporary Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon that captures the region’s hallmark elegance and structure. Fruit-forward and approachable in its youth, it combines purity, finesse and savoury complexity while offering the potential to develop beautifully over the next five to eight years.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with chargrilled rib-eye steak, roast lamb, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto, slow-cooked beef cheeks, venison and mature cheddar or Comté cheese.

⭐ BBD Verdict
Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 is an outstanding example of modern Margaret River Cabernet. Bright, refined and impeccably balanced, it delivers generous dark fruit, silky tannins and savoury complexity in a wine that consistently over-delivers for quality and value. A superb choice for both everyday enjoyment and special occasions.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷