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Kirjeldus

Opus One on Napas paiknev kultusveinimõis, mis loodi kahe veinimaailma ikooni Baron Philippe Rothschildi ning Robert Mondavi ühisprojektina 1979. aastal. Opus One on ka üks nendest mitte Bordeaux tippveinidest, mida nüüdseks suures osas ainult läbi Bordeaux veinibörsi (Place de Bordeaux) müüakse. Neid veine ei ole palju – Itaaliast: Masseto ja Solaia; Prantsusmaalt: Hommage a Jacques Perrin; Tšiilist: Sena, Almaviva ja Clos Apalta ning USA-st – Opus One.

Opus One on valmistatud põhiliselt Cabernet Sauvignon ja väiksemates osades Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec ja Merlot viinamarjadest. Kääritamine toimub terasmahutities erinevad viinamarjasordid eraldi, hiljem luuakse lõplik segu. Vein laagerub 18 kuud 100% uutest Prantsuse tammevaatides ning enne müügile tulekut 18 kuud veel pudelis.

Väga puhta ja selge aroomiga, tunda on seedrit, suitsu, uut nahka, tubakat, mustsõstraid, mustikaid, tumedat šokolaadi, värskeid ürte, münti ja kanarbikku. Maitse on täidlane, tunda on šokolaadi ja sarapuupähkleid, hästi integreeritud ja siidised tanniinid.

“Chocolate, cherry and rose petal aromas on the nose. Very open and alive – this has a great energy from the aromatics alone with soft cedar shavings, vanilla bean and bramble fruit. Juicy and lively, this is full of fun – fruity and concentrated. The tannins are just wonderful, creamy and slightly grippy, extending the flavours vertically. Tons of juicy, succulent fruit – this feels quite modern but still with that flash of sunshine and ripeness. Long lasting with purity and delicacy that make it so enjoyable. A wonderful creation from Michael Silacci. This is not your typical blockbuster at all, this is a darling of a wine. 0.5% Malbec completes the blend. The Opus team chose to pick early and quickly given the heat spikes in 2022, starting with the Merlot on 24th August. Ageing 18 months in French oak.” Decanter 97 points

“Generous, with savory aromas of ripe blackcurrants and fresh black cherries and a gentle texture that shows a slight nip of tannin. It is well structured and a bit tight, which is normal for a young cabernet sauvignon-based red that’s a proven collectible. Gives up graphite and pencil shavings, some cocoa and espresso. Full-bodied. Spicy, toasty oak is really showing through right now. Best from 2028.” James Suckling 96 points

“Picked before, during and after the year’s early September heat, the 2022 Opus One—a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 0.5% Malbec—admirably reflects the vintage, boasting a ripe, extroverted personality but also a slightly open-knit, coarser mouthfeel than either the 2021 or 2023. Rosemary and sandalwood notes accent cherries on the nose, while the medium- to full-bodied palate is expansive and plush, finishing with ample length and soft tannins.” Wine Advocate 95 points