Description
JS : Glorious purity of fruit here with blackcurrants, blueberries, dark chocolate, fresh herbs and forest floor. Hints of mint. Full body, seamless tannins and wonderful balance. Tight and compacted tannins with beautiful fruit and great length. Hazelnut and chocolate. Goes on for minutes. One of the best Opus in years. Compacted and beautiful. Hard not to drink now but better in 2018. October 2015 release. This is 79% cabernet sauvignon, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot, 6% petit verdot and 2% malbec.
- Alcohol %: 14%
- Decant Time: 60 minutes
- Taste: Blackcurrant, Blueberry, Dark chocolate, Fresh herbs, Forest floor, Mint, Hazelnut
- Food Matching: Grilled steak, Roast lamb, Mushroom risotto, Aged cheeses
- Grape Variety:
Cabernet_Sauvignon
: 79%,
Cabernet_Franc
: 7%,
Petit_Verdot
: 6%,
Merlot
: 6%,
Malbec
: 2%,
Tasting note
2012年的作品一號，是舊世界傳統與新世界創新完美結合的典範。這款納帕谷的佳釀，擁有深石榴紅色澤，散發成熟黑加侖子、藍莓和淡淡黑巧克力的香氣，底蘊中還帶有新鮮草本和森林地面的微妙氣息。口感圓潤，絲絨般的單寧，展現了經典的黑醋栗、黑莓和黑櫻桃風味。這款酒經過精心釀造，並在新法國橡木桶中陳釀了18個月，提供了堅實的結構和活潑的酸度，預示著其悠長的壽命。餘韻悠長，帶有榛果和巧克力的細膩變化，值得細細品味。開瓶醒酒一小時，以展現其全部的複雜性，並與烤牛排或烤羊肉等濃郁菜餚搭配享用。
The 2012 Opus One is a testament to the harmonious partnership between old-world tradition and new-world innovation. This Napa Valley gem, with its deep garnet hue, exudes aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blueberry, and a touch of dark chocolate, all underpinned by a whisper of fresh herbs and a hint of forest floor. The palate is graced with a round mouthfeel and satiny tannins, showcasing classic flavors of cassis, blackberry, and black cherry. Crafted with precision, the wine has been aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, offering a sturdy structure and lively acidity that promise longevity. The finish is long, lingering, and filled with nuances of hazelnut and chocolate, making it a wine to savor. Decant for an hour to unveil its full spectrum of complexity and enjoy with robust dishes like grilled steak or roast lamb.
