Opus One: Opus One 2022

Opus One: Opus One 2022

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Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Petit Verdot 8%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Merlot 5%, Malbec
rød, tør
14,0% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2030–2066
Pakket ind i: 6 OHK flad
voluminøs og kraftfuld
rig på tanniner
silkeblød og aromatisk
Lobenberg: 99–100/100
Colin Hay: 99/100
Decanter: 97/20
Jane Anson: 96/100
Suckling: 96/100
The Wine Independent: 95–97
USA, Californien, Napa Valley
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Opus One 2022

99–100
/100

Den legendariske Opus One er Robert Mondavis og Baron Philippe de Rothschilds vision om den perfekte vin. Vinmarkerne ligger i Oakville på den berømte "Oakville Alluvial Fan". Det er alluvial jord, netop den jord, der giver Cabernet Sauvignon-druen potentiale til at vokse til absolut storhed. Den er modnet i 19 måneder på 100 procent nye franske barriques. Dyb rubinrød i farven med violette nuancer. Selv næsen dufter af forførelse, så fløjlsagtig og silkeblød. Cassis med surkirsebær, hibiscus, cremet mørk chokolademousse og duftende violer. Det fine vaniljekrydderi er så forbløffende smukt sammen med lidt muskatnød og laurbærblad og en spændende jernmineralitet. Smagen leverer, hvad næsen lover - et fløjlstæppe af røde kirsebær og cassis breder sig ud. Tanninerne er så fine og så smukke. Det lyder måske som en let vin, men den er ekstremt fyldig og mundfyldende på samme tid. Jeg kunne forelske mig i den! Først efter et øjeblik i glasset dukker der flere og flere smagsindtryk op. Heldigvis forbliver de pudrede, cremede tanniner på tungen. Dette er muskler i en ballerina-tutu. Men det er ikke overdrevet, alt passer harmonisk sammen. Strålende, en absolut mesterlig vin, som du kunne nyde ved frigivelsen, fordi den synger højt i en så fabelagtig balance. Men hvis du glemmer den i kælderen, kan du også virkelig nyde den, når du genopdager den. 99-100/100

Smagsnotat
99
/100

Colin Hay om: Opus One

(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!

97
/20

Decanter om: Opus One

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 pick ever at Opus One, beginning on 5 September. 'I saw a tsunami of heat coming and said we will pick.' Silacci added that the rush to pick 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...' And given the heat dome that settled over Napa Valley, it seemed a wise decision—deep ruby 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 just-cut rose stems balanced by fresh rose petals and dark chocolate. On the palate, it's a creamy wine with a bit more satin or velvet texture than the 2021, and a touch more sweetness in the berry fruit, but balanced by the textural integrity of the tannins. The finish is sweetly floral and tamed by a salty mineral quality that lingers. There's a real brightness to this wine as it opens in the glass.

96
/100

Jane Anson om: Opus One

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.

96
/100

Suckling om: Opus One

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.

Smagsnotat
95–97

The Wine Independent om: Opus One

The 2022 Opus One was tasted as a barrel sample. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars with eager-to-go notes of blackcurrant pastilles, juicy blackberries, and plum preserves leading to hints of crushed rocks, tree bark, and Sichuan pepper. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and impactful, with a firm line of ripe, grainy tannins and bags of black fruit preserves layers, finishing with loads of savory nuances and a compelling lift.

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Midt i den berømte To-Kolon-vinmark i hjertet af Napa Valley ligger den vingård, som Robert Mondavi grundlagde i 1966. Her har Mondavi-familien i tre årtier produceret vine, som er blandt de bedste i hele Napa Valley, fordi de afspejler det usædvanlige klima, den unikke jordbund og pionerånden hos...

Opus One 2022