Opus One 2006

Opus One 2006

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  • Jane Anson rating 94
  • Robert Parker rating 93
  • Vinous rating 89
Opus One 2006
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75 cl

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£465.00
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Opus One 2006 is a full-bodied Bordeaux blend from the Napa Valley and one of the true icons of California winemaking. Known as NapaMedoc for the first three vintages and rebranded in 1982 as Opus One, this iconic Californian winery was founded as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. The objective was to recreate a First Growth level, Bordeaux style wine in the Napa Valley and by every measure, they succeeded. Historically the Grand Vin has been a blend of around 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak before being laid down for a further 18 months to mature in bottle. The 2006 vintage is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. "Rich, damson and spiced plum notes, chocolate and roses, black olives, rosemary and cinnamon. A great year with depth and layers, well finessed tannins, a little subdued through the finish but the structure is there, and this is a serious wine." Decanter, 2019
94 Jane Anson
Deep plum in colour, the darkest in the lineup so far, still with those silky velvety tannins that are visually apparent as well as providing structure on the palate. You can just sink right into this, so much savoury Cabernet Sauvignon dominance, studded with dark pepper spice, sandalwood, olives, mint leaf, fragrant and fabulous, tannins a little tight even at 19 years old, a more serious take on Opus. Not an easy vintage, well handled. Michael Silacci winemaker. 100% new French oak for ageing, 26 days skin contact, co-fermented Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon for the first time.Jane Anson26th June 2025
89 Vinous
I expected the 2006 Opus One to be more reticent than it actually is. Dark plums, black cherries, licorice, tar and smoke all take shape as the 2006 opens up in the glass. Overall, this is a supple Opus One with good complexity but less of the personality of the best wines of the year. In 2006 the blend is 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. The style is relatively juicy, partly owing to the highest presence of Merlot ever. Antonio Galloni1st June 2013

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Known as NapaMedoc for the first three vintages and rebranded in 1982 as Opus One, this iconic Californian winery was founded as a joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. The objective was to recreate a First Growth level, Bordeaux style wine in the Napa Valley and by every measure, they succeeded. The Grand Vin is a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot and is aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak before being laid down for a further 18 months to mature in bottle. Since 1993, they have produced a second wine, Overture.

The winemaker is Micheal Silacci who apprenticed under legendary Napa winemakers Andre Tchelistcheff and Warren Winiarski and previously held positions at Beaulieu Vineyard and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.

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