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2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum

The Premier Cabernet Sauvignon of Vasse Felix. Made 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.

Packaged in a limited release wooden magnum box.

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Tasting Notes
APPEARANCE Bright deep Garnet. NOSE Concentrated and complex aromas unfold with dark berry coulis and raspberry pip, intertwined with graphite, wet stones, and dry forest floor. Floral notes of everlastings and potpourri emerge, alongside subtle accents of liquorice, star anise, and charcoal. A touch of saddle leather, wax, vanilla, and cedar adds depth to this captivating aroma. PALATE A fresh and delicate entry leads to a fleshy core, elevated by buoyant acidity. Medium-bodied with a lovely mouthfilling tension, it unfolds with vibrant complexity—notes of blueberry skin, dark chocolate, and firm tannins build towards a long, dry finish. It’s reminiscent of a warm yet assured handshake, exuding confidence.
Winemaker Notes
WINEMAKER COMMENTS Cabernet parcels grown in Wilyabrup, (the coastal, mid northern part of Margaret River) on ancient, well drained gravel loam soils to produce a wine of great varietal purity and character. These wonderful, often tiny, vineyard sections were individually fermented using indigenous yeasts, with some experiencing maceration periods of up to 34 days. Natural fermentation and extended maceration are coupled with traditional oxidative handling to clearly define the intricate personality of each vineyard site before blending. Malbec still remains a valuable component as it always has with our Cabernet Sauvignon.
Varietals:
Production Notes
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 1% Merlot
Alcohol:
Alcohol %
14.5
Cellaring Potential:
Aging
20+ years for savoury, elegant aged Cabernet Sauvignon.
Harvested:
Harvest Date
16 March - 18 April 2022
Oak:
Fermentation
225L French oak barriques, 34% new, 66% 1-5 year old, 19 months.
TA:
Acid
6.4g/L
pH:
pH
3.47
Residual Sugar:
Residual Sugar
0.54g/L
Bottled:
Bottling Date
28 November 2023
Vintage Notes
2022

VINTAGE DESCRIPTION
A cool, winter-like spring saw vine growth delayed in development. Rainfall in October was significant. A dry and warm summer, with sustained warmth day and night through December, January and February, possibly influenced by another La Niña season, saw a rapid ripening period for all white varieties, with all vineyards harvested in little over a month. Fruit quality was excellent with surprising delicacy and elegance. A low yielding vintage, primarily due to spring conditions over the past two years. Warm and rapid veraison for reds in early February was ideal and saw the Cabernet’s desirable ripe flavours pronounce themselves quickly. Vine health remains fantastic, with fruit quality high and flavours concentrated.

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum
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$130.00
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SKU: 22PCS1AU6
Reviews

  • 94 Points

    James Suckling

    The nose is lifted and perfumed with an underlying power, giving aromas of blackcurrants, potpourri, graphite and mocha. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of boysenberries, wild blackberries, mulberries and dried herbs. Very focused and generous, with a firmly integrated structure. Made from 89% cabernet sauvignon, 10% malbec and 1% merlot. Drink or hold.

  • 96 Points

    Ray Jordan

    A classically elegant and exquisitely presented cabernet from a vintage that combined fruit intensity and stylishness. The aroma has a distinctive lift of blackcurrant and slightly savoury olive tapenade with a deep dark chocolate character. Hint of bay leaf and oyster shell minerality. It’s finely balanced with fine-grained oak and firm fine tannins.

  • 95 Points

    Stuart Knox - The Real Review

    Full ruby-red colour. Blackcurrant, tobacco leaf and cedar aromatics. Medium bodied with a bright intensity of black fruits at the core. Cigar box, dried tobacco, graphite and black olive savouries all meld with the fruit to create a harmonious palate that is guided with persistent, finely wrought tannins. Phenomenal length and precision into the finish. This is a delight to drink now, and as a classic cabernet it will cellar very well.