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Opus One & Overture 2019

Opus One, the celebrated joint venture between luminaries Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, is one of the most highly anticipated wines from the Bordeaux La Place, and the sumptuous 2019 vintage does not disappoint. We were lucky enough to taste both Opus One and its baby brother second wine Overture with the Opus team in August, and every sip confirmed the continued brilliance of this legendary Napa estate.

2018 Opus One Napa Valley - 6x75cl

  • Red
  • 2025 - 2050
  • Opus One
  • 6x75cl
  • Napa valley, North America
  • Available Now
Pricing
£1,540.00 In Bond £1,867.24 Duty Paid inc VAT £1,500.00 In Bond £1,819.24 Duty Paid inc VAT

  • Goedhuis, August 2021

    2018 was beautifully described to us by one member of the Opus One team as a “deck chair vintage” Conditions were so easy that almost nothing needed to be done in the vineyards!! This wine fills with excitement, the initial lacquer of smoked vanillad oak, blends perfectly with the rich fruit compote aromas. A total beauty of a wine almost Margauxesque in character balancing its graceful succulence, with a degree of reserved structure and power. A wine impeccably balanced, it builds slowly in the palate and oozes class, it has a feeling of self-confidence without having to force itself on to the taster. The potential of being a great in the making. Long, fulfilling and hugely pleasurable.

  • Goedhuis, August 2021

    2018 was beautifully described to us by one member of the Opus One team as a “deck chair vintage” Conditions were so easy that almost nothing needed to be done in the vineyards!! This wine fills with excitement, the initial lacquer of smoked vanillad oak, blends perfectly with the rich fruit compote aromas. A total beauty of a wine almost Margauxesque in character balancing its graceful succulence, with a degree of reserved structure and power. A wine impeccably balanced, it builds slowly in the palate and oozes class, it has a feeling of self-confidence without having to force itself on to the taster. The potential of being a great in the making. Long, fulfilling and hugely pleasurable.

  • Antonio Galloni, January 2021, Score: 95

    The 2018 Opus One is incredibly elegant and polished, right out of the bottle. Silky tannins and lifted, perfumed aromatics add to an impression of finesse that distinguishes the 2018 from some of the preceding vintages in a pretty big way. It will be interesting to see if the 2018 gains body with a bit of time in bottle. It is pretty rare for Opus One to be so approachable at this stage. Drink 2024 - 2043

  • Antonio Galloni, January 2020, Score: 94-96

    I tasted the 2018 Opus One from three working blends, one of which will very like be the blend. All three wines share a core of inky dark fruit laced with hints of graphite, lavender and mulling spices. The 2018 is clearly embryonic, and yet it shows tremendous finesse, with more refinement than pure power. It is going to be a fascinating wine to follow, that much is clear. Drink 2024 - 2043

  • Wine Advocate, February 2021, Score: 98

    Very deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Opus One soars out of the glass with bright, bold boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and black truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound layers of crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with lifted fruitiness and on a lingering mineral note. Drink 2024-2058

  • James Suckling, August 2021, Score: 99

    Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Some slate and graphite, too. It’s full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemon grass highlight the dark fruit. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement. Lasts for minutes. So wonderful to taste now, but better after 2026.

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  • EP: En Primeur. These wines are lying in the Domaines’ cellars until shipping. They can only be purchased In Bond. On arrival in the UK these wines can either be stored In Bond in Private Reserves or another bonded warehouse or delivered directly to you. When you decide to take delivery, Duty and VAT at the prevailing rate become payable.