2019 Opus One Napa Valley 0,75 l

2019 Opus One Napa Valley – California 

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Opus One 2019 It is one of the most famous cuvées of the New World and was created from the visionary partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert MondaviThe winery is located in the heart of the Napa Valley in Oakville, combining the precision of great Bordeaux wines with the ripeness and vibrancy of California. The vineyards benefit from gravelly alluvial soils, warm days and cool nights, resulting in wines of exceptional concentration, elegance and longevity.

Expansion

The grapes will Hand-picked and strictly selected, plot by plotAfter vinification, the wine matures to a rounded stage. 18 months in new French oak barrels and then more time in the bottle. The goal is a perfect balance between Fruit, structure, depth and finesseThe expansion follows an uncompromising quality philosophy and is among the most elaborate in Napa Valley.

Aroma & Taste

The nose reveals a complex aroma of Blackcurrants, black cherries, blackberries and plums, accompanied by Violet, cedarwood, mocha, graphite and dark chocolateOn the palate, the wine presents itself powerful, precise and remarkably harmonious. The fine-grained tannins, juicy fruit and perfectly integrated acidity lends it great elegance. The finish is long, complex and characterized by mineral freshness.

Food recommendation

Ideal Dry-aged beef, rack of lamb, game dishes and braised beefEqually excellent to Truffle dishes, aged hard cheeses and sophisticated gourmet cuisine.

Special features of the 2019 vintage

The year 2019 is considered in Napa Valley outstanding and almost idealA long growing season with moderate temperatures allowed the grapes to ripen evenly. The wines show great aromatic precision, ripe tannins, freshness and exceptional balanceMany critics already consider 2019 to be one of the strongest Opus One vintages of the last decade.

Conclusion

The Opus One 2019 It combines the noble virtues of a great Bordeaux with the expressiveness of Napa Valley. Depth, elegance, complexity, and its enormous maturation potential make it one of the most sought-after red wines in the world. A Iconic collector's wine with international cult status and an impressive ambassador of California's top wine culture.