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"The Premier Cabernet Sauvignon of Vasse Felix. This wine’s distinctive style possesses all the hallmarks of the finest Margaret River Cabernet; elegance, generosity and ageability. Made every year since 1972, it is Margaret River’s archetypal Cabernet Sauvignon.
The release of the 2021 vintage marks 50 years of Margaret River Cabernet. Made at Vasse Felix every year since 1972, each vintage of this historic Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River’s original, embodies a faithful pursuit of excellence, purity and wine artistry. Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon is an archetypal expression, possessing all the hallmarks of the finest Margaret River Cabernet; elegance, power and ageability. A timeless original that has graced our table, and yours for five decades.
An incredible multi-layered and complex aroma. Red berry fruits with hints of blackcurrant in the periphery envelop super savoury secondary perfumes of champignons and forest floor. The strong Wilyabrup influence is evident with traces of Peppy Tree, floral violets, subtle orange zest and dried oregano. A refreshing yet powerful palate. The refined and elegant, yet buoyant fruit entry is beautifully balanced by super fine long dry tannins. Complex and finessed."
96/100 Winsor Dobbin (2021 Vintage)
"This is the milestone 50th vintage of a Margaret River classic. Made every year since 1972; it’s a classy, complex and totally composed wine that that possesses all the hallmarks of top-notch Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, although in this case there is 14% of sturdy malbec in the blend. While the premium Vasse Felix cabernets are designed for the long haul, this can be enjoyed on release, albeit with food to be enjoyed at its best. It underwent 100% whole wild ferment and spent 17 months in new and one-year-old French barriques. There is plenty happening on the palate but it finishes with some smooth and sassy style. This would be great lamb chops, or a Mediterranean vegetable tart."
93/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2021 Vintage)
"Medium-full red with the merest tint of purple; a touch of meaty/leafy/undergrowth on the nose, along with red fruits and briary notes, and lashings of tannin on the palate which augment the rich and well-integrated oak and fruit flavours. This will cellar well."
92/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, March 2024 (2021 Vintage)
"Slightly mulchy character to red and black fruit, peppermint tea, tobacco, a quiet floral perfume, some biscuity oak in tow. It’s medium-bodied, a grainy chew to tannin, balanced acidity, and I quite like it’s more tobacco and earthy savoury character this vintage, and there’s some mint chocolate on a finish of solid length. Nice wine."
