Vasse Felix : Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2018

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Tom Cullity Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2018 cuvée from Vasse Felix

Tasting

The concentrated and elegant body asserts itself with finesse on the palate, framed by a delicate and powdery tannic structure. The fine and present tannins delicately envelop the palate and offer exceptional aromatic persistence.  

The elegance and richness of an exceptional Australian wine

The property

Founded in 1967 by Dr. Thomas Cullity, the pioneering estate of Margaret River, Vasse Felix, was taken over in 1987 by the Holmes family who developed the vineyard to cover 133 hectares. With a meticulous selection of each plot for an authentic expression of the terroir, and under the direction of renowned winemaker Virginia Willcox, the estate produces wines appreciated for their finesse, richness and great ageing potential.

The vineyard

Margaret River benefits from Mediterranean and oceanic climatic influences, being located on a peninsula surrounded by the ocean. The Vasse Felix vineyard extends over different sectors, offering a diversity of meso-climates and exposures. The historical heart, with the oldest vines, is in Wilyabrup, while the main plots are located to the north in Carbunup and to the south in Karridale.

Vinification and ageing

The fermentation, carried out entirely with whole berries and indigenous yeasts, takes place in equal parts between static vats and open vats, with a maceration that extends from 11 to 33 days. The ageing, for its part, takes place over 18 months in French oak barrels, 59% of which are new and 41% are 2 to 4 years old.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (78%)
Malbec (17.5%)
Petit verdot (4.5%)