Opus One

Name: Robert Mondavi & Baron de Rothschild Opus One 2018
Brand: Collectors Wine World GmbH
SKU: 12500
Price: 449.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Opus One Winery

USA | California | Napa Valley

449,00€

(598,67€/l)

jahrgang:

0.75 l Flasche

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The 2018 Opus One has a very deep garnet-violet color and bursts out of the glass with bold aromas of boysenberries, cassis and ripe, juicy black plums, as well as emerging nuances of lilac, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, ploughed earth and black truffles. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, packed with layered crisp black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and a fantastic freshness, and finishes fruity, with a lingering mineral note.

Characteristics

Expansion: 18 months in new barriques

Grape varieties: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec

Ready to drink: Now – 2058

Alcohol: 14% Vol.

Allergens: contains sulphites

Manufacturer / Importer: Opus One Winery, 7900 St. Helena Highway, Oakville, CA 94562, USA

winery

Opus One Opus One was founded in 1978 through a groundbreaking partnership between American wine pioneer Robert Mondavi and French Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild. This transatlantic collaboration aimed to create a wine that combines the best of both worlds: the elegance and complexity of a Bordeaux and the fruity richness and opulence of a Californian Cabernet Sauvignon. The name "Opus One" reflects the musical concept of a perfect work and symbolizes the founders' vision of creating a wine of exceptional quality and harmony. The winery's philosophy is based on precision, craftsmanship excellence and a deep connection to the terroir. Opus One's four vineyards, which cover more than 68 hectares, are planted five to six times more densely than is typical in California. At higher planting densities, the vines produce smaller berries with a more concentrated juice yield and more intense flavors. Under the leadership of Michael Silacci since 2004, the quality has increased again and Opus One is one of the great wines in the world!

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