Opus One 2022 - 1.5 Litre Bottle
Opus One is a prestige Bordeaux-style blend from the Oakville subregion of Napa Valley, United States. This iconic estate was born from the legendary partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, who sought to create a single, uncompromising wine that transcends geography.
Wine Description
This vintage presents a deep ruby colour with a purple-tawny rim. The aromatic profile is rich and inviting, offering primary scents of blueberry, cassis, and dried rose petals underscored by complex notes of olive, cigar box, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is harmonious and balanced, featuring bright red fruit flavours, cocoa, and fresh orange peel that lead into a long, elegant finish with touches of wet stone, vanilla, and coffee.
Accolades
97 Points - Decanter
Chocolate, cherry and rose petal aromas on the nose. Very open and alive - this has a great energy from the aromatics alone with soft cedar shavings, vanilla bean and bramble fruit. Juicy and lively, this is full of fun - fruity and concentrated. The tannins are just wonderful, creamy and slightly grippy, extending the flavours vertically. Tons of juicy, succulent fruit - this feels quite modern but still with that flash of sunshine and ripeness. Long lasting with purity and delicacy that make it so enjoyable. A wonderful creation from Michael Silacci. This is not your typical blockbuster at all, this is a darling of a wine. 0.5% Malbec completes the blend. The Opus team chose to pick early and quickly given the heat spikes in 2022, starting with the Merlot on 24th August. Ageing 18 months in French oak.
96 Points - James Suckling
Generous, with savory aromas of ripe blackcurrants and fresh black cherries and a gentle texture that shows a slight nip of tannin. It is well structured and a bit tight, which is normal for a young cabernet sauvignon-based red that’s a proven collectible. Gives up graphite and pencil shavings, some cocoa and espresso. Full-bodied. Spicy, toasty oak is really showing through right now. Best from 2028.
Food Pairing
The structured tannins and complex fruit profile of this wine make it an ideal companion for dry-aged ribeye, roasted duck with a cherry reduction, or a rich truffle risotto. It also pairs exquisitely with earthy dishes like roasted lamb with rosemary or aged Comté cheese.
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Description
Opus One is a prestige Bordeaux-style blend from the Oakville subregion of Napa Valley, United States. This iconic estate was born from the legendary partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, who sought to create a single, uncompromising wine that transcends geography.
Wine Description
This vintage presents a deep ruby colour with a purple-tawny rim. The aromatic profile is rich and inviting, offering primary scents of blueberry, cassis, and dried rose petals underscored by complex notes of olive, cigar box, and graphite. On the palate, the wine is harmonious and balanced, featuring bright red fruit flavours, cocoa, and fresh orange peel that lead into a long, elegant finish with touches of wet stone, vanilla, and coffee.
Accolades
97 Points - Decanter
Chocolate, cherry and rose petal aromas on the nose. Very open and alive - this has a great energy from the aromatics alone with soft cedar shavings, vanilla bean and bramble fruit. Juicy and lively, this is full of fun - fruity and concentrated. The tannins are just wonderful, creamy and slightly grippy, extending the flavours vertically. Tons of juicy, succulent fruit - this feels quite modern but still with that flash of sunshine and ripeness. Long lasting with purity and delicacy that make it so enjoyable. A wonderful creation from Michael Silacci. This is not your typical blockbuster at all, this is a darling of a wine. 0.5% Malbec completes the blend. The Opus team chose to pick early and quickly given the heat spikes in 2022, starting with the Merlot on 24th August. Ageing 18 months in French oak.
96 Points - James Suckling
Generous, with savory aromas of ripe blackcurrants and fresh black cherries and a gentle texture that shows a slight nip of tannin. It is well structured and a bit tight, which is normal for a young cabernet sauvignon-based red that’s a proven collectible. Gives up graphite and pencil shavings, some cocoa and espresso. Full-bodied. Spicy, toasty oak is really showing through right now. Best from 2028.
Food Pairing
The structured tannins and complex fruit profile of this wine make it an ideal companion for dry-aged ribeye, roasted duck with a cherry reduction, or a rich truffle risotto. It also pairs exquisitely with earthy dishes like roasted lamb with rosemary or aged Comté cheese.
