2021 Opus One

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 estate has been making great Cabernet-based wines for the past 10 years. Drink it for the next 30+ years.

In 2021, the vineyards experienced unusually dry conditions, with the second lowest rainfall in Opus One’s history. The vineyard team took advantage of the drought by cultivating early to avoid unnecessary competition for the limited water available. Cooler temperatures prevailed, and rain in late March arrived just in time for the slightly delayed bud break on April 7. Warmer weather in April and May allowed for ideal shoot growth, and flowering began on May 17. Reduced water led to lower than average yields, giving the fruit exceptional concentration and flavor at harvest. The summer months were very warm, but there were no prolonged periods above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Harvest began on August 31 and was steady and short, completing on September 24. The 2021 is the follow-up to the 2019. No Opus One was made in 2020 due to the wildfires.

The 2021 Opus One exudes seductive, dark fruity aromas of crushed cassis, blackberry and black cherry, with subtle hints of violets, vanilla and spices. The wine opens bright and fresh, with concentrated flavours that mirror the aromas, accompanied by an exceptionally lush, creamy texture on the mid-palate, thanks to the fine-grained tannins. Intense notes of black tea, licorice and dark chocolate lead to a long, lingering finish. With careful cellar aging, the wine will delight for decades.

100 Anson / 99 Suckling / 98 Perrotti-Brown / 97 Galloni

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.