Opus One 2022 strahlt Raffinesse aus dem Glas aus. Primäre Aromen von Blaubeeren, Cassis und getrockneten Rosenblättern mit darunter liegenden Noten von Olive, Zigarrenkarton und Graphit schaffen ein einladendes Bouquet. Am Gaumen tanzen leuchtend rote Fruchtaromen, Kakao und Orangenschale zu einem harmonischen Profil zusammen. Lang und elegant, bietet die Oberfläche einen Hauch von nassem Stein, Vanille und Kaffee. Feinkörnige Tannine und saftige Reife signalisieren das Versprechen einer langen Zukunft im Keller.

Colin Hay 99 Punkte (Oakville, Napa Valley; Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Cabernet Franc 6.5%, Petit Verdot 8%, Merlot 105%, and 3% Malbec; 14% alcohol; 100% new French oak; tasted in the Bordeaux offices of Opus One). A wine that has been on la place now since 2004. So lifted, light and aerial that it’s almost gravity-defying. Utterly glorious aromatically, with those lavender and rosemary notes and a subtle touch of violet. Walnut. A hint of sloe and damson. Blueberry. Blackberry. There’s grace and power here but all is in balance. Bold and ample in the mouth, but never quite pushing into the cheeks and with almost a slightly greater vertical range, such that it feels almost lozenge shape. The cedar notes in the mid-palate are divine already and the texture is incredible. We finish on dark chocolate coated violet. Et in arcadia ego!

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.

Jane Anson

Smoky, fragrant and powerful, this has clear intensity with tightly-grained tannins. With coaxing, the body of the wine softens to show chalky tannins, crushed rose petals and violet flowers, impressive delicacy to the aromatics despite the heat of this vintage. Great stuff, once again showing how Opus knows when to take the foot off the pedal, how to sverve towards grace. Picking was exceptionally early, coming on August 24 for the Merlot, as they reacted to the forecast for a big heat dome. Michael Silacci director.

Decanter

The 2022 Opus One is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec. Winemaker Michael Silacci explained that this vintage marked the earliest harvest ever at Opus One, beginning on 5 September. 'I saw a tsunami of heat coming, and I said we will pick.' Silacci added that the rush to harvest reminded him of a line in the song 'Umbrella' by Jay-Z and Rihanna: 'We fly higher than the weather, in G5's or better... in anticipation...' Given the heat dome that settled over Napa Valley, it seemed a wise decision. Deep ruby in colour with a purple-tawny rim in the glass, the aromas are high-toned with cassis and graphite and a cinnamon-dusted red berry character, nuanced by the woody, spicy aromas of freshly cut rose stems, balanced by fresh rose petals and dark chocolate. On the palate, it’s a creamy wine with a slightly more satin or velvet texture than the 2021 and a touch more sweetness in the berry fruit, balanced by the tannins' textural integrity. The finish is sweetly floral and softened by a lingering salty mineral quality. There’s a real brightness to this wine as it opens in the glass.

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Opus One

Opus One 2022 Magnum

James Suckling

Jane Anson

Decanter

Charakter: herrlich aromatisch, elegant und reichhaltig

Rotwein, trocken

14,0% (Alkoholgehalt)

2028-2050 (Trinkreife)

Barrique/Holzfass (Ausbau)

USA, North Coast, Napa Valley (Herkunft)

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 0.5% Malbec

Allergene: Sulfite

Verpackung: Holzkiste (1er)

750,00 €

1.5l | 500,00 €^*/l

Lieferzeit 10-14 Tage

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Produktnummer: VD15827

Über Opus One

Die Weingärten von Opus One, bestehend aus 4 Parzellen, befinden sich im westlichen Teil der berühmten Oakville AVA. Zwei Parzellen mit einer Gesamtfläche von 100 Hektar befinden sich im renommierten To Kalon Vineyard. Ergänzt werden diese durch die insgesamt 70 Hektar großen Parzellen Ballestra und River, die das Weingut umgeben. In den Weinbergen werden Handernten und andere traditionelle Ansätze dort durchgeführt, wo sie am besten funktionieren. Wenn moderne Techniken dem Weinbauprozess zugute kommen, werden sie erforscht, bewertet und in die Praxis integriert.

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