Opus One Napa Valley 2013 - Robert Mondavi & Baron Philippe de Rothschild

"100 points - #1 Wine of The Year - The greatest Opus ever." - James Suckling

I starten af 80'erne var Baron Philippe de Rothschilds og Robert Mondavis luksuriøse Opus One den mest kostbare vin i Napa Valley. I dag er det ikoniske Cabernet-blend ikke lblandt USA's 20 dyreste - men vinen er større end nogensinde. 

Som spået af Suckling er Opus One 2013 efter 7 år på fad og flaske nu endnu bedre end for 4 år siden, da den høstede perfekte 100 point og blev "Wine of the Year".

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Anmeldelser af Opus One 2013

100/100 James Suckling
"The greatest Opus ever. Terrific aromas of crushed black currants, blueberries, and flowers with hints of sweet tobacco. Roses continue to exude opulence and class. Full body, superb balance of ultra-fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Complex aftertaste of black fruits and citrus fruit. Extremely persistent. So approachable now and enjoyable. But will be even better in 2019 and beyond. 79% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot, 6% petit verdot, 2% malbec. This will always be beautiful to drink."”

98-99/100 Vert de Vin
“The nose is fruity, elegant, aromatic and charming. It reveals notes of boysenberry, cassis and small wild fruits associated with discreet touches of wild strawberry, crushed raspberry, slight hints of cornflower, violet as well as a discreet hint of nutmeg, wood, subtle touches of black pepper and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit aerial and offers a beautiful delicacy / finesse, gourmandise, a slight juiciness, a beautiful tension, a good definition, a slight acid frame, a beautiful guideline, a good tannic structure, a nice fat as well as a beautiful, silky and slightly creamy (in the background) matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy boysenberry, fleshy cassis and slight notes of fleshy strawberry, redcurrant, violet / cornflower associated with a subtle / discreet touch of wood, cardamom, nutmeg, slight / discreet touches of caramelized oak (in the background) as well as subtle hints of dark chocolate, caramelization (on the finish) and a subtle hint of almond (on the finish / in the background). Tannins are elegant and firm. Beautiful persistence. The finish is gourmande and suave.”

98/100 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
“This sexy, voluptuous, charmer is probably the best wine the estate has ever produced. Layers of perfectly ripe, sweet, fresh, black and blue fruits, opulent, silky textures and a fruit filled finish that does not want to quit. I really like this style of wine, as it pairs ripeness, with freshness and never even considers going over the top, yet there is no denying this is a California Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine was made from a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec.”

98/100 Tastingbook.com

98/100 The Wine Front

97+/100 Robert Parker
“The 2013 Opus One, a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec, is a beauty. Velvety textured, without a had edge to be found, notes of crème de cassis, blueberry, subtle wood and floral notes gently rise from the wine’s dense purple color. Beautifully full-bodied and extraordinarily elegant and pure, this is certainly one of their great achievements over the last 37 years. The wine has an exquisite finish and can be drunk now or cellared for 25-30 years.”

97/100 Antonio Galloni, Vinous
“The 2013 is a powerhouse. Dense, heady and massively structured, the 2013 is impossibly young. Huge swaths of tannin wrap around a core of intense dark red fruit in this potent, brooding wine. Graphite, smoke, cedar and tobacco run through this virile, statuesque wine. The wine's sheer youthful intensity is truly remarkable. I wouldn't dream of touching a bottle before age ten, and even that may not be enough. The 2013 Opus One is shaping up to be an iconic wine.”

Winemaker Notes

"The 2013 Opus One offers splendid aromas of blueberry, cassis, and blackberries. A creamy entry gives way to layers of complexity which unfold in the mid-palate with velvety tannins enrobing a center of concentrated black-fruit. Elegantly balanced, the acidity and core structure deliver a persistent finish with hints of dark chocolate. The 2013 Opus One promises enjoyment for decades to come."
(Smagenote fra Opus One-winemaker Michael Silacci)

Opus One 2013 er fremstillet på et nøje afstemt ”Pauillac-blend” af 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec, som høstes fra egne topmarker i Oakville, heriblandt 20 hektar af Robert Mondavis historiske To Kalon Vineyard. Stjernevinmageren Michael Silacci gærer lader drueskallerne macerere i gennemsnitligt 18 dage under og efter gæringen, inden vinen modner 17 ½ måned på 100% nye franske barriquefade.

Om Opus One

Kongen af Napa og Baronen af Pauillac… Det ultimative team-up stod bag skabelsen af den ultimative Napa Valley Cabernet.

Med 40 års tæt samarbejde med legendariske Château Mouton-Rothschild er Opus One det nærmeste Napa Valley kommer på en ”First Growth Bordeaux” – og med den magiske årgang 2013 det absolutte højdepunkt…

Det prestigiøse projekt blev født ved et tilfælde, da to af verdens største Cabernet-ikoner for 50 år siden holdt ferie på det samme hotel på Hawaii.

De to legender faldt i snak… og sådan fødtes den fælles drøm om at udtrykke Napa Valleys unikke terroir udfra den unikke ”savoir faire”, som var repræsenteret af Baron de Philippe de Rothschild og hans winemaker-team i Bordeaux.

Den første årgang af Opus One så dagens lys i 1979, og 12 år senere fik Opus One sit eget artikettegnede vineri i Oakville.  

Der er postet enorme summer i projektet, og med ansættelsen af chef-winemker Michael Silacci (tidl. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars) i 2001 har kvaliteten fået et afgørende løft.

Rothschild-familien har dog stadig halvpart i projektet, ligesom winemaker-teamet fra Mouton Rothschild stadig er tæt involveret i produktionen og beslutningsprocesserne. Som resultat af det unikke samarbejde forener Opus One det bedste af de to verdener – en ikonisk Cabernet der hæver sig milehøjt over ”jammy” Napa og ”grøn” Pauillac.

Et attraktivt og luksuriøst investeringsobjekt. Skabt til kældermodning og ekstrem nydelse ved særlige lejligheder.