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Vasse Felix

Vasse Felix

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Red Plum, Forest Earth, Seamless Power, and Margaret River History

Experience the absolute pinnacle of Vasse Felix with the "Tom Cullity." Named after the estate's visionary founder, this flagship Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec blend is an icon of Margaret River. It offers a profoundly complex bouquet of red plum, mulberry, and earthy forest floor. Framed by finely layered, powerful tannins and elegant cedar spice, it is a masterclass in focused power and seamless, age-worthy composition.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Full-Bodied, Focused & Powerful ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Tannins Finely Layered, Grainy & Powerful ●●●●●
Acidity Bright, Focused & Balancing ●●●●●
Oak Prominent & Integrated (French oak barriques) ●●●●●

Critical Recognition

James Suckling 96 pts
  • 96 Points - James Suckling: This has a very complex, integrated array of red-plum, redcurrant and mulberry aromas with cedary nuances, as well as forest wood, fresh earth, graphite, pepper, leaves, shitake mushrooms and more. The palate is finely layered with grainy, powerful tannin and gives an overall impression of focused power with deeply rich dark berries, plums, berries and mulberries. Seamlessly composed. Drink or hold. This has a long life ahead. Screw cap.

Highlights

  • The Flagship Blend: A meticulously crafted blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, named in honor of Dr. Thomas Cullity, who established Vasse Felix and planted the region's first commercial vines in 1967.
  • Terroir: Sourced exclusively from the original 1967 vine blocks in the Wilyabrup sub-region. The ancient, free-draining gravelly loam soils naturally restrict yields and impart profound concentration.
  • Winemaking: Utilizing wild yeast fermentation and indigenous malolactic bacteria, the winemaking approach relies on gentle extraction to capture the ultimate, unvarnished expression of this historic site.
  • Elevage: Matured in ultra-premium French oak barriques, beautifully integrating the wine's powerful structure with elegant, cedary nuances while allowing the earthy complexities to shine.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2016 vintage produced a wine of monumental architecture. It is seamlessly composed with grainy tannins, offering a masterful display of focused power that guarantees an incredibly long life in the cellar.

Tasting Notes

Pouring an opaque, deep ruby, this Margaret River icon opens with an incredibly complex and integrated bouquet. A vivid array of red plum, redcurrant, and mulberry is deeply intertwined with savory notes of forest wood, fresh earth, graphite, pepper, dried leaves, and subtle shiitake mushroom. On the palate, it delivers an overarching impression of focused power. Deeply rich dark berries and plums are carried by a finely layered, grainy tannic structure. The result is a seamlessly composed wine of immense depth and a soaring, persistent finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 60-64°F (16-18°C) in a large Bordeaux glass to allow the profound earthy and fruit-driven aromatics to expand.
  • Decanting: A vigorous decant of 2 to 3 hours is highly recommended to soften the powerful tannins. Built for the ages and protected by a screw cap, it pairs magnificently with roasted venison, dry-aged ribeye, or wild mushroom risotto.

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