Opus One Half 2021

Opus One Half 2021

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  • Robert Parker rating 100
  • Jane Anson rating 100
  • The Wine Independent rating 98
  • Vinous rating 97
Opus One Half 2021
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HED27746

37.5 cl

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£175.00
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Opus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, the legendary owner of Château Mouton Rothschild, and renowned Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Their shared vision was to bring together the winemaking traditions and innovations of both families to craft an exceptional wine in the heart of Napa Valley. Driven by a passion for uncompromising quality, Opus One strives to embody this vision and passionate spirit for generations to come.

Opus One 2021 is a tribute to Cabernet Sauvignon. The vintage was predominantly dry, marking it as the second driest in Opus One`s history, with cooler temperatures and no excessive heat. These conditions allowed the Cabernet Sauvignon to flourish, composing an impressive 93% of the blend. Opus One 2021 exudes enticing dark-fruit aromas, with a bright, fresh attack. The concentrated flavours echo these aromas, accompanied by a lush, creamy texture on the mid-palate, thanks to the fine-grained tannins.

Awarded 100 points by Jane Anson. "A classical vintage that perfectly suits the Opus style."

100 Jane Anson
Wonderful to check in with this 2021 again, and I am reminded that it is the grace and the beauty of this wine that make it so special. Juicy, fragrant, reserved, love the purity of the fruit character, and the joy overall. Soft splendour, filled with chamomile, lavender, cassis, blood orange, blackberry, peach pit, rose stem, cigar box, crayon and graphite. 19 days skin contact, Michael Silacci director, harvest August 31 to September 24. Second lowest rainfall in Opus history, although very few heat spikes, making the reserved winemaking style even more impressive. As I said with the 2013 in this vertical, a note on my 100 point scores - the two are extremely different, so please be aware - this is exceptional classicism where the 2013 is exceptional opulence.Jane Anson26th June 2025
98 The Wine Independent
The 2021 Opus One is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 0.5% each of Merlot and Malbec. It was bottled in July 2023. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes barreling out of the glass with gregarious notions of creme de cassis, wild blueberries, and redcurrant jelly followed by hints of cedar chest, sassafras, vanilla pod, and dark chocolate plus a waft of lilacs. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers shimmery red, black, and blue fruit layers with a firm texture of rounded tannins and impressive tension, finishing long and fragrant.Lisa Perrotti-Brown12th June 2024
97 Vinous
The 2021 Opus One is one of the most elegant, polished Opus Ones in recent memory. Pliant and supple, with super-refined tannins, the 2021 has a ton to offer. It boasts gorgeous textural depth and resonance, not to mention superb balance. Dark red/purplish fruit, flowers, spice and mint caress the palate, framed by silky, ripe tannins that are the hallmark of a superior vintage. I can't wait to see how the 2021 develops. This is a stellar showing, certainly the best so far.Antonio Galloni1st December 2024

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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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