1987 Opus One

品飲筆記：1987 年份的 Opus One 帶出成熟黑果與深色漿果的層次，雪松、黑胡椒與淡淡茴香香料相互交織，法國橡木香作為背景，讓整體更為精緻有層次。口感圓潤、飽滿但不厚重，單寧已隨時間柔化但仍有結構感，餘韻悠長而持久。
酒莊與葡萄園：作品一號是 Rothschild 與 Mondavi 共同的夢想，致力於不妥協的品質。酒莊位於 Oakville 的西側，擁有四塊葡萄園地塊——其中 100 英畝在知名的 To Kalon，另有約 70 英畝分佈在 Ballestra 與 River 地塊，園內常以人手採收，並在傳統與現代方法間取捨，以保護果實的完整性與風土特質。
釀造與陳年：此年份進行約 24 天的浸皮，並在新法國橡木桶陳釀 18 個月，橡木運用克制，強調果味與香料的平衡。飲用建議：建議輕輕醒 45 分鐘以去除沉澱並開放香氣。搭配建議以烤或燒的紅肉、野味與陳年硬質起司最合適。

Tasting Note: The 1987 Opus One opens with concentrated black cherry and cassis aromas layered with cedar, black pepper and a hint of anise. The palate is remarkably supple yet structured — firm, fine-grained tannins encase rich dark fruit and spice, while discreet French oak lends savoury complexity. The finish is long and persistent, revealing the wine's depth and balance.
Producer & Vineyard: Opus One was born from the partnership of Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, a project dedicated to uncompromising quality. The estate's four parcels lie on the western side of Oakville AVA, including 100 acres within the famed To Kalon and roughly 70 acres across the Ballestra and River parcels. Hand-harvesting and selective traditional practices combine with targeted modern techniques to manage vine health and fruit quality.
Winemaking & Ageing: Made under winemakers Tim Mondavi and Patrick Léon, the 1987 vintage saw 24 days of skin contact and was aged 18 months in new French oak barrels. The result is a Bordeaux-styled, bold and structured wine that has matured gracefully.
Cellaring & Service: Drinking window extends to 2036; decant gently for about 45 minutes to remove any sediment and to open the bouquet. Serve with robust roasted or grilled red meats and matured cheeses.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 12.5 - 12.7%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, black currant, cassis, cedar, black pepper, anise, spice, French oak, firm tannins, supple, elegant structure, long finish, depth, intensity
• Food Matching: Beef and Venison, Spare ribs, BBQ, Grain fed fillet, Hare, jugged, Mimolette cheese, Aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 96%, Cabernet Franc : 3%, Merlot : 1%,

Winery

作品一號（Opus One）源自 Rothschild 與 Mondavi 的跨洋合作，目標是釀製一款不妥協的酒。位於 Oakville 的葡萄園（含 To Kalon、Ballestra 與 River 地塊）以精細的人工採收為主，並在必要時引入現代技術，既尊重傳統也追求一致的高品質。

Opus One is the realization of a transatlantic partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Founded to pursue a single uncompromising wine, the estate blends Old World tradition with New World innovation. The winery’s Oakville vineyards — including parcels within To Kalon and surrounding Ballestra and River sites — are managed with a mix of careful hand-harvest practices and selective modern techniques.