1983 Opus One, Napa Valley 1x75cl

Opus One

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 92

Drink To: 2013-2023

Opus One is the realised dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Together, they set out to create a single wine that harnessed the unrivalled winemaking of Bordeaux, whilst reaping the benefits of Napa Valley’s outstanding terroir. Opus One has intense aromas of black plum, blueberry, blackcurrant, and dried rose petals, punctuated by undertones of minerality. The creamy, satin texture is framed by ?ne-grained tannins. Its freshness and soft acidity creates a subtle tension between the dark fruit ?avours, savoury herbs, espresso, and cocoa. A delicate dark chocolate bitterness lingers after each sip.
£484.00 IN BOND

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CRITIC REVIEWS

92
Antonio Galloni

The 1983 Opus One is absolutely impeccable. Dark red cherries, plums, licorice, tobacco and leather meld together in a wine that is all about balance. Soft and engaging, the 1983 is a great choice for drinking now and over the next decade. The 1983 isn't as huge or structured as some of the other vintages in this vertical, but it is drop-dead gorgeous. Both 1982 and 1983 show the characteristics of wet vintages with large crops that resulted in somewhat compact wines. In 1983 the Cabernet Sauvignon is a bit low for the era at 80%, while the rest of the blend is composed of 13% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

USA

REGION

California

SUB REGION

Napa Valley

VINTAGE

1983

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

1x75cl

AVAILABILITY

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MAX CRITIC SCORE

92

DRINK TO

2013-2023

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