2019 Opus One
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | USA |
Region | Californie |
Appellation | Napa Valley |
Winery | Opus One |
Year | 2019 |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
Drink window | 2025 - 2055 |
Available as of | Nov 22, 2022 |
Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, legendary owner of Château Mouton Rothschild, and famed 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 any great work, was born out of passion. Dedicated to uncompromising quality, Opus One's sole aim is to express this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come. This estate has been making great Cabernet-based wines for the past 10 years. Drink it in the next 30+ years.
VINTAGE 2019: Abundant spring rains, almost double the annual average, saturated the soil and provided enough water for the growing season. The first signs of budding were observed in the vineyard on March 27; 15 days later than usual. This delay led to later flourishes and veraison. However, the warmer temperatures towards the end of the summer accelerated development and ripening. The harvest started on September 10, a few days earlier than average. The harvest lasted four weeks and the activity in the cellar was calm and steady.
The Opus One 2019 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 78%, Merlot 8%, Petit Verdot 6%, Cabernet Franc 6% and Malbec 2%. The wine was aged for 19 months in new French oak. The Opus one has intense aromas of black plum, blueberry, black currant and dried rose petals, accentuated by mineral undertones. The creamy, satiny texture is framed by fine-grained tannins. The freshness and soft glow of acids create a subtle tension with dark fruit flavors, savory spices, espresso and cocoa. A delicate dark chocolate bitterness lingers in the finish.
Parker (98-99)/100 & 99/100 Suckling
In the early 1990s, Baron Philippe de Rothschild, owner of Château Mouton Rothschild, was on vacation in the California Napa Valley. He was impressed by the opportunities for viticulture and asked winemakers who he could best meet. The name of Robert Mondavi was unanimously mentioned. Robert Mondavi had to leave his Italian family after an argument with his brother. He left for California in 1966, borrowed $ 100,000 and started his wine business. 7 years later he met Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The baron was impressed by Mondavi's passion and wanted to start a unique wine project in Napa Valley. Mondavi saw in this project a great opportunity to put Napa Valley on the map. In 1976, Robert Mondavi visited Château Mouton Rothschild to discuss the business aspects of the new project. They dined extensively and the wine flowed freely. To Mondavi's surprise, no business was discussed. At eight o'clock the next morning, he was invited to the baron's bedroom. The 66-year-old Grand Cru owner had a habit of doing business in his bedroom. His desk was also there. Both men discussed the new project that would unite the good of Bordeaux and Napa Valley. Mouton winemaker, Lucien Sionneau and Robert Mondavi Tim's son entered Mondavi's winery to determine the style of the new wine. It took three days for both winemakers to agree. Bordeaux and Napa had found each other. The first wine was named Opus and was made in 1979. It was an assembly of Mondavi's best wines. At that time there was no own vineyard or own wine company for Opus. A year later, the joint venture was made public and the name Opus One was born. During an auction in Napa Valley, a chest of Opus One raised $ 24,000. At that time the highest price for a California wine. Opus One became the first American ultra-premium wine. In 1991 the new winery for Opus One was built and the vineyard was built around the winery. Cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, merlot, cabernet franc and malbec are cultivated in the 69 ha vineyard. Opus One is visited annually by 60,000 people who gain access only by appointment and for a fee.
Available as of | Nov 22, 2022 |
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Type of Wine | Red |
Country | USA |
Region | Californie |
Appellation | Napa Valley |
Winery | Opus One |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Biological certified | No |
Vegan | No |
Year | 2019 |
Drinking as of | 2025 |
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 | 99 |
James Suckling rating | 99 |
Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dark fruit, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Tannines, Full |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
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