2018 Opus One

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Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | USA |
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Appellation | |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2018 |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
Drink window | 2024 - 2055 |
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Description
Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the legendary owner of Château Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Combining the great winemaking traditions and innovations of both families, the founders’ sole goal was to create an exceptional wine in the heart of Napa Valley. Opus One, like all great works, was born out of passion. Dedicated to uncompromising quality, Opus One’s sole purpose is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come.
This Opus One from Napa Valley is one of the very best vintages and is very similar to a top Pauillac. This vintage of Opus One has great purity with fruit with blackcurrants, blueberries, dark chocolate, fresh herbs. Full bodied with refined tannins. The wine finishes with a long, layered creamy finish. The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. This estate has been making great Cabernet based wines for the past 10 years. Drink it for the next 30+ years.
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Parker 98/100 & 99/100 Suckling
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | USA |
Region | Californie |
Appellation | Napa Valley |
Icons | Icon USA |
Winery | Opus One |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2018 |
Drinking as of | 2024 |
Drinking till | 2055 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 98 |
James Suckling rating | 99 |
Vinous rating | 96 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Tannines, Vol |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Wijnhuis
In the early 1990s, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, owner of the world-renowned Château Mouton Rothschild, made a trip to Napa Valley. Impressed by the potential for winemaking in this Californian region, he asked local experts who he should meet. Without hesitation, Robert Mondavi was recommended, a pioneer in the American wine industry.
Robert Mondavi: the pioneer behind Opus One
Robert Mondavi, who started his own winery in Napa Valley in 1966 after leaving his family business, was known for his passion and drive for wine. His dream was to put Napa Valley on the map as a top wine region. When he met Baron Philippe de Rothschild, it sparked a unique opportunity to launch an extraordinary wine project: the birth of Opus One.
The fusion of Bordeaux and Napa Valley wine styles
In 1976, Mondavi and the baron met to discuss the details of their collaboration. This partnership resulted in the creation of a wine that combined the elegance of Bordeaux with the power of Napa Valley. The first wine, simply called “Opus,” was made in 1979 using a blend of Mondavi’s finest wines. In 1980, the joint venture was officially announced to the world, and the name “Opus One” was born.
The first successful auction of Opus One
Opus One quickly established itself as the first American ultra-premium wine. This was evident during a Napa Valley auction, where a case of Opus One fetched an impressive $24,000—at the time, the highest price ever paid for a Californian wine.
Opus One: a world-class vineyard
In 1991, Opus One's own winery was built, surrounded by 69 hectares of vineyards where varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec are cultivated. Every year, Opus One attracts around 60,000 visitors, who can visit the winery by appointment only.
Opus One is now recognized as one of the most iconic wines in the world. The collaboration between Mondavi and Rothschild has produced a wine that embodies both the elegance of Bordeaux and the rich flavors of Napa Valley. Opus One remains a benchmark for ultra-premium wines and is a must for any serious wine collector.