Retour Opus One - Napa Valley - Magnum - Red - 2010
COUNTRY/REGION: USA - California
DESIGNATION: Napa Valley
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2010
GRAPE VARIETY: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5,5% Cabernet Franc, 5,5% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec
ALCOHOL: 14.5 vol.
CONTENT: 150 cl
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.
Food Roast leg of lamb, grilled prime rib with marrow, marinated game, roast pigeon with porcini mushrooms, mature cheese.
Cellar ageing From now until 2040 and beyond for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine An iconic cuvée, propelled by two major figures in global viticulture—Philippe de Rothschild of Bordeaux's Château Mouton-Rothschild and Californian Robert Mondavi—Opus One captivates the world. Created in the late 70s, this cuvée aimed to revolutionize the global hierarchy of fine wines by incorporating this Californian terroir, and it has certainly succeeded.

Following in the footsteps of its counterpart, Château Mouton-Rothschild, Opus One ignites passions and exerts a similar allure. On this Californian soil, cabernet sauvignon finds its most refined expression, and the Bordeaux expertise from the Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac elevates it to new heights. Opus One defies classification and comparison: its unparalleled style and aura set it apart as a unique wine.
Wine Monumental in every sense, the 2010 Opus One Napa Valley Red delivers a stunningly rich and complex bouquet of ripe wild berries, truffle, and exotic spices. With 90% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, the wine offers extraordinary depth and intensity.
The broad, powerful structure is equally impressive, combining controlled strength with silky tannins and exceptional length on the finish. A truly magnificent wine, it can be enjoyed now with decanting or cellared for another 20 years with ease. Presented in magnum, it promises an unforgettable experience. Rated 96/100 by Parker.
Vinification Hand-harvested. Fermented and macerated for 19 days, aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels.
AWARDS
AWARDS Robert Parker : 96/100