Opus One 2018

Red wine | Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California

The undisputed star of American wine!
Opus One 2019 offers intense aromas of black plum, blueberry, blackcurrant, and dried rose petals, accented by mineral nuances. On the palate, a lovely freshness and very fine-grained tannins support a creamy, terribly catchy substance, with flavors of black fruits, fresh herbs, espresso, and cocoa, with a delicate bitterness in the very long finish. One of the greatest wines on the planet, created by two legends!

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330.00 CHF/bt

330.00 CHF/bt /bt

USA California
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Petit Verdot
Cabernet Franc
Malbec
15 - 20 years
13.50% vol.

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Opus One 2018

330.00 CHF/bt

330.00 CHF/bt /bt

Colour

A beautiful dark red with almost black reflections.

Nose

Intense aromas of plum, blueberry, blackcurrant and dried rose petals, supported by mineral nuances.

Palate

Creamy texture revealing a gentle acidity and fine tannins, subtle tension between flavors of black fruits, fresh herbs, espresso and cocoa. Delicate bitterness on dark chocolate on the finish.

Wine-growing region

The Opus One estate consists of four parcels located in the western area of the Oakville wine region. Two plots, with a surface area of 40 hectares, are part of the famous To Kalon vineyard. Added to this are the 28 hectares of Ballestra and River plots which surround the Opus One estate.

Winemaking

The 2019 harvest began on September 10 and lasted four weeks. Vinification with wild yeasts from the estate and vatting lasting 22 days. The wine was then aged in new French oak barrels for 19 months.

Bottle closure

Cork

Packaging

Wooden box

Opus One Winery

The Opus One estate was established in 1978 by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, owner of the legendary Château Mouton Rothschild, and famous Napa Valley winemaker Robert Mondavi. By uniting the wine traditions and innovations of the two families, the partners' objective was to create an exceptional wine. “Opus One” is a wine that appeals to the whole world and which deserves the rank of “Grand Cru Classé de Californie”.

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