Devil’s Lair 9th Chamber Cabernet Sauvignon is made only in exceptional vintages and Margaret River was blessed with a stunning 2017 season. One of the latest on record this stunning parcel of grapes revelled in an extended ripening that gave great richness and depth of flavour. This outstanding parcel of cabernet was fermented and soaked on skins for 3 weeks and then pressed into 100% new French oak barriques. This wine will continue to mature gracefully for many years and will benefit from decanting prior to enjoying.
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Vintage | 2017 |
Country | Australia |
Region | Margaret River |
Volume | 750 mL |
Closure | Screw Cap |
Alc/Vol | 14% |
Peak Drinking | Now - 2030 |
Winemaker | Ben Miller |
Margaret River’s jarrah and marri forests give way to sun, surf, sand – and since the 1970s, some of the most powerful, yet elegant Cabernets and Chardonnays around. It’s also famed for sumptuous Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends.
Vintage Conditions
Consistent and mild spring weather produced conditions for even flowering and excellent berry set for Cabernet Sauvignon. Winter rains were average with plenty of soil moisture yielding balanced canopies and phenology. Autumn experienced warm days and moderate cool nights, interspersed with a couple of small rain events allowing extended time for tannins to soften and classic cassis like flavours to develop. The best Cabernet’s had masses of ripe supple tannins and great concentration with lovely poise and elegance. A truly great Margaret River vintage of elegance and power
After graduating in 1996 and after a short stint in a local winery in the Hunter Valley, Ben Miller travelled and worked in the most coveted winemaking regions of the world like Bordeaux, Champagne, Alsace, Rhone and Burgundy. This experience has served him well as senior winemaker at Devil’s Lair, where his philosophy has been to create outstanding examples of Margaret River’s leading varietals.