2014 Opus One

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.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5 - 14.7%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: black cherry, blackcurrant / cassis, blackberry, floral, forest floor, herbal, spice box, mocha / cocoa, pencil shavings, silky / velvety tannins, earthy, long finish, anise, olive, violet
• Food Matching: Grain-fed beef fillet, Venison or game, Barbecue spare ribs, Hare, jugged, Mature hard cheeses (e.g., Mimolette), Rich mushroom dishes
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 80%, Petit Verdot : 7%, Cabernet Franc : 6%, Merlot : 5%, Malbec : 2%, Other ,

Winery

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.