Opus One - Napa Valley - Magnum - Rouge - 2010

Wine:

Monumental, the 2010 Opus One Napa Valley Red delivers a sumptuous fruity expression for this vintage, featuring complex notes of ripe wild berries, truffle, and Eastern spices. The 90% cabernet greatly contributes to this deep aroma; the broad structure impresses equally, with controlled power, silky tannins, and magnificent persistence. A grand wine that can be started to be opened by decanting but is, of course, ready to face the next 20 years. In Magnum format, the experience will be unparalleled! Rated 96/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested. Fermented and macerated for 19 days, aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast leg of lamb, grilled prime rib with marrow, marinated game, roast pigeon with porcini mushrooms, mature cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040 and beyond for enthusiasts.

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.