Filius Chardonnay - 2021 - Vasse Felix
Alcoholic content: 13.00 %
yr. 2020 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2020 on 01.09.2021 with 92 of 100 points.
"This entry-level wine opens with a lift of tangy citrus and stone fruit, with just a hint of oak and native yeast complexities. The palate is light to medium in weight with a gentle textural creaminess, bright fruit and a salty crunch to the acidity. It's a classy yet approachable wine that demonstrates how much Aussie Chard has grown up. Drink now. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2019 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2019 on 01.08.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
"For a fruity, easygoing Chard that won't break the bank, this is a balanced offering. The bright nose smells of stone fruit, fig and melon, hinting at some creamy oak character. The palate is plump and fruity. Drink now. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2018 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2018 on 01.12.2019 with 89 of 100 points.
"This wine leads with aromas of flint, lemon curd, orange zest and toasty, vanillin oak characters. These notes all flow through to the palate, which is well structured and textural but still quite young, the oak on display. Give this another year in bottle for things to knit together. Drink 2020-2025. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2016 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2016 on 01.07.2019 with 89 of 100 points.
"As the entry-level Chardonnay from one of Margaret River's most highly lauded producers, this has a creamy opulence to it, with notes of buttercups, lemon drops and toasty oak. The palate is of medium weight, with a viscous texture and a good lick of acidity to keep things fresh, but the oak is a little flashy, particularly on the finish."
yr. 2017 Wine Enthusiast:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2017 on 01.02.2019 with 89 of 100 points.
"In this winery's typical reductive style, this Chardonnay begins its journey on the buttery, oniony side. Keep smelling though and melon fruit starts to appear, along with a salty, mineral streak. There's a creamy, toasty weight on the palate that's sliced through the middle with lemony acidity and chalky minerality. The fruit is still in hiding at the moment. Give this another year or so to knit together. Drink 2019-2023. Christina Pickard"
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2016 with 87 of 100 points.
"This wine starts with alluring scents of warm pastry dough and peaches. And it shows ample weight in the mouth without going overboard. Yet on the palate, the oak is slightly coarse and obvious. It's still a very good wine, just needs more finesse."
yr. 2013 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2013 on 01.01.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
"A new, entry-level wine from Vasse Felix, the 2013 Filius offers a fine preview of the winery's other Chardonnay efforts. Hints of tropical fruit, a degree of custardy richness and a long, citrusy finish add up to a winning formula to be consumed over the next 18 months."
yr. 2020 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2020 on 01.08.2021 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2019 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2019 on 01.08.2020 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 The Wine Front:
91 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2018 on 01.12.2019 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Wine Spectator:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2018 on 01.11.2019 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 The Wine Front:
89 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2017 on 01.02.2019 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2017 on 01.07.2018 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Jeremy Oliver:
91 of 100 Points.
"Jeremy Oliver" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2017 on 01.01.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2017 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 The Wine Front:
90 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2016 on 01.11.2017 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Jeremy Oliver:
90 of 100 Points.
"Jeremy Oliver" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2016 on 01.01.2017 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2016 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 The Wine Front:
87 of 100 Points.
"The Wine Front" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2016 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2015 on 01.10.2016 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Jeremy Oliver:
89 of 100 Points.
"Jeremy Oliver" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2015 on 01.01.2016 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Jeannie Cho Lee:
86 of 100 Points.
"Jeannie Cho Lee" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2014 on 01.10.2015 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
89 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Vasse Felix 'Filius' Chardonnay" from the vintage 2014 on 01.10.2015 with 89 of 100 points.
