99 points, “Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Some slate and graphite, too. It’s full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemon grass highlight the dark fruit. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement. Lasts for minutes. So wonderful to taste now, but better after 2026.” – James Suckling
98 points, “Very deep garnet-purple in colour, the 2018 Opus One soars out of the glass with bright, bold boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and black truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound layers of crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with lifted fruitiness and on a lingering mineral note.” – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
98 points, “As is so often the case with Opus, the wine expands slowly but surely, seducing you with the quality of tannins and the depth of the fruits that are wrapped around them. Silky at first, but as the wine expands you feel a grainier, slate texture that holds your interest. Rosebud, black cherry, cassis purée, espresso, juicy and elegant finish, extremely moreish.” – Jane Anson, Decanter
Two wine legends are behind this iconic Californian estate founded in 1979: Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Created with the intention of producing a wine of uncompromising quality, Opus One quickly became, and still is to this day, a rare and sought-after wine amongst collectors and connoisseurs.
The love is universal for Opus One 2018, and the wine is remarkably approachable even at this young age. Rich, intense and silky, it’s a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. It displays notes of cherry chocolate liqueurs, raspberries, crème de cassis, blueberry, plum, rose petals, lavender, wildflowers, dark chocolate, black tea, coffee, cream and umami hints of Marmite, truffle, black olive and liquorice. With a long, complex finish this release is an extremely alluring and punchy wine, and one that Bordeaux fans will love. Although ready to drink now, Opus One 2018 is sure to age gracefully over the next 20 years. Best paired with grilled waygu beef, truffle tagliatelle or roast lamb.
SKU No.: 4040250
Style No.: 951263
Region: California
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
99 points, “Extremely perfumed and floral with lavender, lilacs and violets to the sweet, ripe berries, such as blackberries and blackcurrants. Some slate and graphite, too. It’s full-bodied, yet ever so balanced and refined, with super fine tannins that last for minutes. Fresh herbs, such as bay leaf and lemon grass highlight the dark fruit. The quality of tannin is exquisite with wonderful polish and refinement. Lasts for minutes. So wonderful to taste now, but better after 2026.” – James Suckling
98 points, “Very deep garnet-purple in colour, the 2018 Opus One soars out of the glass with bright, bold boysenberries, warm cassis and ripe, juicy black plums notes, plus emerging nuances of lilacs, oolong tea, cinnamon stick, tilled soil and black truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly wound layers of crunchy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with lifted fruitiness and on a lingering mineral note.” – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
98 points, “As is so often the case with Opus, the wine expands slowly but surely, seducing you with the quality of tannins and the depth of the fruits that are wrapped around them. Silky at first, but as the wine expands you feel a grainier, slate texture that holds your interest. Rosebud, black cherry, cassis purée, espresso, juicy and elegant finish, extremely moreish.” – Jane Anson, Decanter
Two wine legends are behind this iconic Californian estate founded in 1979: Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Created with the intention of producing a wine of uncompromising quality, Opus One quickly became, and still is to this day, a rare and sought-after wine amongst collectors and connoisseurs.
The love is universal for Opus One 2018, and the wine is remarkably approachable even at this young age. Rich, intense and silky, it’s a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. It displays notes of cherry chocolate liqueurs, raspberries, crème de cassis, blueberry, plum, rose petals, lavender, wildflowers, dark chocolate, black tea, coffee, cream and umami hints of Marmite, truffle, black olive and liquorice. With a long, complex finish this release is an extremely alluring and punchy wine, and one that Bordeaux fans will love. Although ready to drink now, Opus One 2018 is sure to age gracefully over the next 20 years. Best paired with grilled waygu beef, truffle tagliatelle or roast lamb.
SKU No.: 4040250
Style No.: 951263