Description
Crafted through the legendary partnership between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Opus One Napa Valley Red Wine 2022 continues the winery’s tradition of producing one of California’s most prestigious luxury red blends. This celebrated vintage showcases remarkable balance, sophistication, and depth, capturing the essence of Napa Valley terroir with classic Bordeaux influence.
The 2022 vintage opens with expressive aromas of blueberry, cassis, dried rose petals, graphite, cigar box, and subtle olive notes. On the palate, vibrant layers of blackberry, ripe red fruit, cocoa, orange peel, vanilla, and espresso unfold seamlessly across a silky, full-bodied structure. Fine-grained tannins and refined acidity lead into a long, elegant finish highlighted by hints of wet stone and toasted oak.
This vintage is composed of:
- 80% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 8% Petit Verdot
- 6.5% Cabernet Franc
- 5% Merlot
- 0.5% Malbec
The wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, adding complexity, polish, and structure while preserving the purity of the fruit.
Critics have praised the 2022 Opus One for its elegance and freshness despite the challenges of the vintage. Decanter awarded the wine 97 points, while James Suckling rated it 96 points, highlighting its seamless balance, layered complexity, and exceptional cellar potential.
Perfect pairings include:
- Dry-aged ribeye steak
- Rack of lamb
- Truffle-infused pasta
- Roasted duck
- Aged cheeses and charcuterie boards
This vintage is approachable in its youth but is structured beautifully for long-term aging, with optimal drinking expected from 2027 through 2055+
Bottle Size: 750ml
2022 Edition
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