Opus One Napa Valley 2019 - Robert Mondavi & Baron Philippe de Rothschild i trækasse

“99 points. Fantastic length and structure to the wine, with tightness and focus. Wonderful fruit. Graceful.” – James Suckling

“97-99 points. This is a truly magnificent Opus One in the making!" – Robert Parker

“98 points. This is one of my favourite Opus One's for years…” – Jane Anson

The one and only… Opus One.

Napa Valleys måske mest ikoniske vin stråler i den fantastiske årgang 2019, der er mulehår fra at høste perfekte 100 points. Faktisk udtaler den højt respekterede vinanmelder Jane Anson, at denne Opus One er den bedste i årevis fra og Robert Parker er også ude med ratings helt oppe omkring perfektion.

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. 

Vi er tildelt en håndfuld trækasser med den legendariske vin i årgang 2019, der rummer en uforglemmelig vinoplevelse. Det vil uden tvivl også blive en af de mest jagede årgang af vinsamlere, så tøv ikke med at købe nu!

Anmeldelser af Opus One Napa Valley Robert Mondavi & Ph. de Rothschild 2019 OWC

99/100 James Suckling
"The purity of fruit is really something else here, with currants and fresh flowers, such as violets and roses. Flower stems as well. Fantastic length and structure to the wine, with tightness and focus. Wonderful fruit. Graceful. A blend of 78% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 7% petit verdot, 6% cabernet franc and 1% malbec. Try after 2028."

98/100 Jane Anson
"The balance of the 2019 vintage in Napa is a pleasure to taste, and this is one of my favourite Opus One's for years, showing nuance, depth and concentration, and a ton of rich dark fruits. There is so much to love here, it ebbs and flows through the palate, has some of the character of the early years, those 1979s and 1980s that are still tasting incredible, and the utterly brilliant 1987. Rasberry, blueberry, damson, cassis, there are crunchy fruits and sweet fruits at the same time, playing off against each other, fine tannins, a full bloom of floral violet and peony aromatics, gentle woodsmoke and white pepper, with tension, depth and poise. 22 day skin contact. A wet winter meant a late bud break, 10-15 days behind average, followed by a hot summer that allowed the vines to catch up, so harvest relatively normal beginning Septemer 10 for one month."

97-99/100 Robert Parker
"Winemaker Michael Silacci commented that usually the blends are finished in January or February after the vintage. This year, with the 2019s, he was still tweaking the blend, but he did mention that this is "pretty close to the final blend." Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Opus One leaps from the glass with notes of Black Forest cake, Morello cherries, mulberries and fresh blackcurrants plus hints of licorice, wilted roses, Sichuan pepper and iron ore. Full-bodied, the palate is jam-packed with juicy black, blue and red fruits, framed by velvety tannins and background freshness, finishing on a compelling earthy/mineral note. Tasted as a barrel sample, this is a truly magnificent Opus One in the making!"

97/100 Vinous - Antonio Galloni
"The 2019 Opus One is a dense, beautifully layered wine, but it is also quite restrained. That should serve it well in time. Tasted next to the 2018, the 2019 possesses a bit more textural nuance and body, yet it has all the classicism that is such an Opus One signature. Bright floral accents linger on the sublime finish."

96-98/100 Jeb Dunnuck
"Similarly ruby/purple-hued, the 2019 Opus One is cut from the same cloth as the 2018 yet has a touch more baby fat and opulence, at least as this stage. Beautiful black raspberry, cassis, toasted spice, lead pencil, and subtle oak all make an appearance, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a rounded, layered mouthfeel, impressive tannins, and a great finish. I don't think it has the same precision as the 2018, but it brings another level of hedonism. It's another beautiful wine from this team. The blend is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot."

Nyd den guddommelige vin til det bedste oksekød du kan opdrive eller til lam, kraftige gryderetter, BBQ og vildt. Nydes optimalt ved 15-18 °C.

Opus One 2019 er fremstillet på et blend af 78 % Cabernet Sauvignon, der suppleres med 8 % Merlot, 6 % Petit Verdot, 6 % Cabernet Franc og 2 % Malbec. Ved ankomst til vineriet bliver alle druerne afstilket inden gæringen. Vinen bliver modnet i 19 måneder på 100 % nye franske egetræsfade.