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Vasse Felix

Vasse Felix

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Raspberry Coulis, Mexican Chocolate, Native Potpourri, and Powdery Tannins

Experience the modern elegance of Margaret River with Vasse Felix's "Filius". Translating to "son of," this Cabernet-Merlot blend is crafted as a bright, accessible sibling to the estate's premier red. Fermented with wild yeasts and aged gently in older French oak, it emphasizes fresh fruit over heavy extraction. Expect a succulent, juicy core of blackcurrant and raspberry, nuanced by rose petal, Mexican chocolate, and a powdery, bone-dry finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Soft & Juicy ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Powdery, Dusty & Approachable ●●●●●
Acidity Bright, Fresh & Energetic ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (10-12 months in 1 to 6-year-old French barriques) ●●●●●

Highlights

  • Blend: A modern, regional Margaret River blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and generous portions of Merlot, crafted as a bright, "earlier-drinking" sibling to Vasse Felix's premier Cabernet.
  • Terroir: Sourced from Vasse Felix's sustainably farmed estates in Western Australia's maritime-influenced Margaret River region, celebrated for its ancient gravelly loam soils.
  • Winemaking: Harvested between late March and mid-April 2023, the grapes were vinified using 100% whole berries and fermented exclusively with wild yeasts to preserve delicate aromatics and vibrant primary fruit.
  • Elevage: Matured for 10 to 12 months entirely in seasoned French oak barriques (1 to 6 years old), imparting texture and micro-oxygenation without masking the wine in heavy new oak flavors.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2023 vintage (14.0% ABV) offers a beautifully succulent, medium-weighted expression defined by its elegant floral aromatics, juicy mid-palate, and powdery, dry tannins.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a deep plum with a purple tinge, this elegant blend opens with an inviting, highly fragrant perfume of raspberry and blackcurrant coulis, lifted by delicate notes of rose petal and rhubarb. The aromatics evolve in the glass to reveal complex, savory nuances of Mexican chocolate, native potpourri, fresh mushroom, and leather. On the palate, a soft, fresh entrance gives way to a juicy core of bright red and black fruit. It builds gracefully, revealing dusty, powdery tannins that drive the wine to a delightfully dry, lingering finish infused with native botanicals.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 60-64°F (16-18°C) in a standard Bordeaux glass to focus its savory and fruity aromatics.
  • Decanting: No decanting necessary; this wine is built for immediate, accessible enjoyment. Pair beautifully with herb-crusted lamb cutlets, grilled portobello mushrooms, or a rustic wood-fired pizza.

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