Opus One, 2022 (6 Bottles in Original Wood Case)
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Established in 1978 as a visionary partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Opus One is a liquid masterpiece that serves as the definitive bridge between Napa Valley innovation and Bordeaux tradition. It is an object with a weighted physical soul, standing as a sanctuary for viticultural excellence where the architectural grandeur of the Oakville estate acts as a permanent record of a singular ambition: to create a singular wine that transcends geographical boundaries. By securing a bottle of Opus One, you are engaging with the "first masterpiece," a Franco-American collaboration that redefined California wine as a global prestige category.
The Opus One 2022 serves as a stable pillar for the estate, emerging from a vintage of extreme conditions with astonishing poise and a remarkable sense of balance. This release is a testament to the mastery of the technical team, who initiated the earliest harvest in the estate's history to preserve the wine's hallmark acidity and grace. The nose is a sophisticated invitation into a landscape of blueberry, cassis, and dried rose petals, grounded by notes of graphite, cigar box, and dark chocolate. On the palate, there is a grounded rhythmic joy in its creamy texture, where bright red fruits and fresh orange peel waltz with fine-grained tannins. This vintage provides a distinguished atmosphere that remains like nothing else for the modern collector, delivering a sensory experience of charming sophistication that has earned high praise, including a 97 point score from Decanter.
Origin: Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
The Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 0.5% Malbec
Aging: 18 months in new French oak
Aromatic Profile: Blueberry, Cassis, Rose Petals, Graphite, and Cocoa
Investment Significance: As a "Californian First Growth," Opus One is a cornerstone of any high-net-worth portfolio, known for its consistency and global demand.
Critical Acclaim: 97 pts (Decanter), 96 pts (James Suckling), 95 pts (Wine Advocate)