Blended of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec, the Opus One 2014 Proprietary Red Wine sports an inky purple color and nose of crushed black and red currants, black cherries and mulberries with touches of underbrush, sautéed herbs and pencil shavings plus a waft of spice box. Medium-bodied, finely crafted and with an energetic line lifting the red and black fruits, it has a bold frame of grainy tannins and a very long, earth and spice-layered finish.
品嚐簡述：作品1號2014年散發迷人花香、草本與林中濕土氣息，黑櫻桃、黑莓與黑醋栗的果實濃郁卻不膩，夾帶香料、咖啡可可和微妙鉛筆屑香。細緻、如絲綢般的單寧包裹住飽滿果感，口感綿密，收結長而有層次。 酒莊與葡萄園：Opus One 源自羅思柴爾德與蒙達維的聯手夢想，位於 Oakville 西部，旗下四塊園地包含著名 To Kalon 與環繞酒莊的 Ballestra 与 River 地塊。園內以手工採收為主，傳統與現代技術並用，重視田間細節以呈現風土。 釀造工藝：2014 年葡萄在九月初至十月初採收，採用約20天的浸皮處理，之後在全新法國橡木桶中熟成18個月。這個年份生長季節接近完美，果實成熟而保持新鮮度與結構。 飲用建議：建議醒酒一小時左右再飲，或繼續窖藏以換取更複雜的陳年風味。搭配紅肉、野味或熟成硬質奶酪最能襯托其層次與餘韻。
Tasting Note: The 2014 Opus One unfolds with fragrant florals, fresh garden herbs and a subtle forest-floor undercurrent that gives way to concentrated black and red fruits—black cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant—lifted by spice-box nuances and a hint of mocha. Fine-grained tannins provide a velvety mouthfeel and structural backbone, carrying the wine to a long, vibrant finish with earthy and spice layers. Producer & Vineyard: Opus One is the collaboration between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, built on a single-minded pursuit of quality. The estate vineyards sit in western Oakville (including parcels within the famed To Kalon Vineyard and surrounding Ballestra and River parcels). A blend of four estate parcels, the vineyards combine traditional hand-harvest practices with selective modern techniques to highlight site expression. Winemaking & Ageing: After a 20-day skin contact period, the wine was matured for 18 months in new French oak barrels. The 2014 growing season featured an early bud break and near-perfect conditions, producing slightly higher yields with excellent ripeness and balance. The result is a focused, refined bottle that balances New World richness with Old World restraint. Cellaring & Service: Drink now with careful decanting (60–90 minutes) or cellar for further development through the next two decades. Best enjoyed with robust red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Opus One 由羅思柴爾德男爵與羅伯特·蒙達維共同創立，旨在釀造一款追求極致品質的經典酒款。酒莊重視田間管理與傳統工藝，並在必要時引入現代技術，讓每一季的風土特色得以展現。
Opus One is the joint venture founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, created to pursue uncompromising quality. The estate focuses on a single wine that balances meticulous vineyard work with thoughtful winemaking to express the unique Oakville terroir.
