![]() ![]() We’re thrilled to have earned the opportunity to bring this one-of-a-kind wine to your cellar. Raised for 19 months in new French oak barriques that were made to precise specifications by 12 different coopers, it’s one of the greatest vintages the winery has produced in the 40+ years since the Bedroom Summit. The 2019 vintage contains all five Bordeaux varieties and is dominated by 78% Cabernet Sauvignon. From vineyard to tank, the journey rarely takes over 12 hours. At harvest, the fruit goes directly into the immaculate winery, where 170 acres’ worth of grapes are judged, one by one, as worthy or unworthy of Opus One. Opus One grows on four unique vineyard plots in the choicest section of Oakville: the Ballestra and River Parcels, which flank the winery itself, and To Kalon North and South, located across Highway 29. Feels slightly more candied and floral in aroma along tighter structure on a palate than 2019 tasted together. Wine Advocate gave it 97–99-higher than 16 of the last 20 vintages rated-and called it “a truly magnificent Opus One in the making!” Pro Reviews (8) Wine Definition Community Tasting Notes (29) Avg Score: 93.2 points Newest Note Display Settings Options - Ernestas Likes this wine: 95 Points Still very youthful, fresh and vibrant. Grown in one of the top vintages of the past decade, James Suckling gave it a near-perfect 99-point score. ![]() There’s no doubt that we are currently in Opus One’s Golden Age, and with the 2019, winemaker Michael Silacci is pushing the standard ever higher. The idea had been cooking since the men first met eight years earlier, and now-as we offer you the 41st vintage-Opus One is simply one of the great wines of the world. Harvest began on September 19th with a steady pace that continued until the last fruit arrived on October 25th.In 1978, in what’s known as the Bedroom Summit, Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild cemented their plan for Opus One. While the season got off to a later start, veraison occurred only seven days later than the average which gave the fruit the necessary time to ripen perfectly. Flawless conditions ensued during flowering and fruit set which led to higher-than-average yields. The beginning of the year was notably dry however, well-timed rainfall just before budbreak provided the necessary water for canopy development. ![]() T he vineyards enjoyed idyllic growing conditions with consistent weather and milder temperatures in 2018. Varietal BreakdownĬabernet Sauvignon 84%, Petit Verdot 6%, Merlot 5%, Cabernet Franc 4% and Malbec 1% Skin Contact Beautiful black raspberry, cassis, toasted spice, lead pencil, and subtle. with tobacco, loam To see the full review and rating become a member of Subscribe Today. Beautifully balanced, the smooth round tannins and fresh acidity combine to create a soft, creamy mouthfeel and extend the flavors into a long persistent finish. Tasted as a barrel sample, this is a truly magnificent Opus One in the making (Mar 2022)' 96-98 points Jeb Dunnuck: 'Similarly ruby/purple-hued, the 2019 Opus One is cut from the same cloth as the 2018 yet has a touch more baby fat and opulence, at least as this stage. On the palate, the wine is bold and full-bodied with flavors of plum, blackberry, and blueberry followed by hints of vanilla and cocoa. The seamlessly layered flavors build to a crescendo of fresh and juicy black-fruit, accented with hints of orange zest, licorice and dark chocolate. Elegant notes of violets, white pepper and rose petals follow and together they deliver a very seductive bouquet. The Opus One 2018 offers profuse aromas of blackberry, cassis and black cherry. This singular mission shapes every vintage, today and for generations to come. Together, our founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit of uncompromising quality. This Pauillac lookalike, made by the staff at Mouton Rothschild. Opus One is the realized dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. A classy, complex, suave and savory 2012 Opus One, with notes of toasty oak and crme de cassis. ![]()
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