Opus One

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!