Opus One
Histoire du domaine
L'histoire dbute en 1978, lorsque le Baron Philippe de Rothschild reoit Robert Mondavi, producteur de vins amricains en son Chteau, ensemble ils dcident de crer Opus One.
Situ au coeur de la Napa Valley, ce sont 67 hectares de Cabernet sauvgnon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec et Petit Verdot, enracins sur le terroir de To- Kalon, sol profond et graveleux.
Depuis 2004, Opus One est dirig par David Pearson, et les vinifications sont confies Michael Silacci suite au rachat d'Opus One par le groupe Constellation Brands.
Robert ParkerNot 97-99
James SucklingNot 99/100
VinousNot 97/100
Jancis RobinsonNot 18+
Notation RobertParker.com
97-99 / 100
Winemaker Michael Silacci commented that usually the blends are finished in January or February after the vintage. This year, with the 2019s, he was still tweaking the blend, but he did mention that this is "pretty close to the final blend."
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Opus One leaps from the glass with notes of Black Forest cake, Morello cherries, mulberries and fresh blackcurrants plus hints of licorice, wilted roses, Sichuan pepper and iron ore. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with juicy black, blue and red fruits, framed by velvety tannins and background freshness, finishing on a compelling earthy/mineral note. Tasted as a barrel sample, this is a truly magnificent Opus One in the making!
Notation Jeb Dunnuck
97 / 100
The 2019 Opus One is brilliant and certainly a worthy follow-up to the 2018. Pure cassis fruits, notes of violets, rose petals, and lead pencil, medium to full body, nicely integrated background oak, and terrific tannins all define this beauty, and while it has the vintage's up-front charm, it's going to age beautifully for 20+ years as well. The blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Malbec.
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