Vilafonte Series C 2023
£83.95 incl. VAT
59 in stock
Dignified & Soulful
A wine of regal structure and quiet authority.
Deep red, verging on black at the centre, with a dense core fading to a narrow rim. Cool, sensuous
aromatics lead with focused black fruits; blackberry, boysenberry, and sour black cherry lifted by violet. Juniper lends resinous intrigue, while spice notes of anise, clove, and nutmeg integrate with cedar and teak. The palate opens with precision, revealing a mouthwatering core that broadens with intensity. Fresh yet ripe black fruit flavours are supported by fine, velvet-textured tannins. Medium-bodied yet intense, the wine carries its fruit confidently through to a long, focused finish with structural finesse. Poised yet compelling, the 2023 Series C offers immediate allure while holding the promise of decades of graceful evolution
The Blend
22 months in 78% new French oak barrique, with the balance in older French oak.
Series C 2023 consists of Cabernet Sauvignon (57%), Merlot (24%), Malbec (12%) and Cabernet Franc (7%).
68 barrels were produced.
The Vintage
The 2023 vintage reminded us how swiftly light can turn to shadow, and how timing alone can separate
fortune from misfortune. Outstanding early conditions carried us through harvest, our final lots secured only days before March 4th brought a week of rain that might have rewritten the story entirely.
Picking began on February 2nd and continued until March 1st, a slightly extended window, shaped by a
warm first half of February followed by a cooler close. This shift tempered ripening, allowing balance and freshness to define the fruit. Berry weights reflected the season: Merlot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc were modestly smaller (1–3%) than average, lending natural concentration, while Cabernet Sauvignon berries were slightly larger, contributing generosity and an approachable tannin profile.
Although March delivered over 60 mm more rain than the norm, our harvest was safely in before the
downpours, leaving us among the fortunate few who carried the season’s promise intact into the cellar. The resulting wines show a poised tension between ripe black fruit and lifted freshness, framed by fine tannins and classical structure. Opulence is tempered by clarity, and the 2023s stand as wines of both immediate allure and assured longevity.
