Opus One 2022

€345.55

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Opus One 2022 — Napa Valley

Opus One 2022 is the latest release of Napa’s benchmark icon created by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi—a Bordeaux-inspired red that captures the terroir of Oakville with elegance, precision, and longevity. In 2022, early winter rains were followed by a dry late winter and a turbulent spring that did not disrupt flowering or fruit set. During harvest, heat spikes required precisely timed picking and targeted irrigation, yielding fruit with notable purity. Harvest: August 24 to September 26, 2022.

Winemaking

Hand-picked fruit, rigorous sorting, and ~20 days of skin contact. The wine ages 18 months in 100% new French oak; after bottling, it rests an additional ~15 months before release (traditionally October 1).

Tasting Notes (according to the producer)

Aromas of blueberry, cassis, and dried rose petals, with subtle layers of olive, cigar box, and graphite. The palate shows bright red fruits, cocoa, and a hint of orange peel, in a harmonious, balanced profile. The finish is long and elegant, with wet stone, vanilla, and a touch of coffee; fine-grained tannins promise excellent cellaring potential. (Faithful summary of the producer’s official notes.)

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Petit Verdot 8%, Cabernet Franc 6.5%, Merlot 5%, Malbec 0.5%.

Wine Type: Red Wine
Format: 0,75L
Vintage: 2022
Country: USA
Region: California
James Suckling: 96
Jane Anson (inside Bordeaux): 96
Wine Independent: 97

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"Smoky, fragrant and powerful, this has clear intensity with tightly-grained tannins. With coaxing, the body of the wine softens to show chalky tannins, crushed rose petals and violet flowers, impressive delicacy to the aromatics despite the heat of this vintage. Great stuff, once again showing how Opus knows when to take the foot off the pedal, how to sverve towards grace. Picking was exceptionally early, coming on August 24 for the Merlot, as they reacted to the forecast for a big heat dome. Michael Silacci director." (06/2025)

The 2022 Opus One was tasted as a barrel sample. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars with eager-to-go notes of blackcurrant pastilles, juicy blackberries, and plum preserves leading to hints of crushed rocks, tree bark, and Sichuan pepper. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and impactful, with a firm line of ripe, grainy tannins and bags of black fruit preserves layers, finishing with loads of savory nuances and a compelling lift. (06/2024)

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