2015 Opus One

Oakville 經典力作：黑莓與李子底蘊，絲滑結構與長長的橡木尾韻。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 產區與田地：酒莊由四塊自家園組成，包含名聞遐邇的 To Kalon 地段——地塊保證果實層次與陳年潛力。
2) 釀造與陳年：採手工採收、21 天果皮浸皮，18 個月新法國橡木桶熟成——帶來香草、可可的細緻香氣，同時保留活力酸度。
3) 品評認可：多家權威高分，無論宴客或收藏都像是穩贏的選擇。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
倒出杯中先是深色莓果：黑莓、李子和一抹黑茶、紫羅蘭，再慢慢浮現咖啡與香草。入口圓潤，單寧細緻但有支撐力，酸度帶動整體節奏，尾韻長且有礦物感。很適合慢慢喝、每一口都有新發現。

【場景化配餐指南】
週末家庭燒烤配排骨／牛扒；中環高檔牛排館與 grain‑fed fillet 最配；重要宴請可上 roast duck 或帶味道的中式燒味，最後以成熟硬芝士收場。

【降維打擊對比】
比起價格更高但泛濫的大牌，2015 Opus One 憑藉 To Kalon 的地塊優勢與精緻桶陳，能在陳年與餐飲場景上同時提供更直接、可感知的回報。

（醒酒建議：開瓶後醒 60–90 分鐘，想要更柔和可再多一些時間）

[Soul Hook] A Napa legend—Opus One 2015 marries concentrated dark fruit and silken structure with long, refined oak-driven persistence.

[Why choose it?]
1) Estate pedigree -> From four estate parcels including To Kalon acreage: provenance you can taste. Benefit: assured depth and age-worthiness.
2) Thoughtful élevage -> 18 months in new French oak and 21 days skin contact. Benefit: ripe spice and plush texture without losing freshness.
3) Critical acclaim -> Top scores from major critics. Benefit: a confident bottle for gifting or cellaring.

[Sommelier's notes]
On the nose there’s an immediate layer of cassis, plum and violet, then black tea, mocha and a hint of sage. The palate is broad and plush—blackberry and blueberry framed by vanilla and cocoa, rounded by fine-grained, silky tannins and bright acidity that keeps the finish lively and persistent. Texturally creamy yet structured, this vintage balances power with elegance.

[Occasion]
Perfect for a celebratory Cantonese banquet, a high‑end steak dinner in Central, or kept on reserve for milestone birthdays and anniversaries.

[Competitive Edge]
A collaborative icon between Rothschild and Mondavi, Opus One offers Left‑Bank style precision from Napa’s To Kalon soils—delivering collectible quality and immediate charisma that often outperforms many larger-label peers on value-per-experience.

[Sommelier tip] Decant 60–90 minutes for immediate drinking; for younger bottles or large gatherings, open earlier to let the aromatics develop.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5–15.2%
• Decant Time: 60–90 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, plum, blueberry, cassis, violet, black tea, mocha, sage, vanilla, cocoa, silky tannins, fresh acidity, long finish, spice, licorice
• Food Matching: Beef (grain-fed fillet, ribeye), Spare ribs, BBQ, Venison / game (hare, jugged), Aged hard cheeses (Mimolette), Rich Chinese BBQ / roast meats
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 81%, Cabernet Franc : 7%, Merlot : 6%, Petit Verdot : 4%, Malbec : 2%, Other ,

Winery

Opus One：由 Baron Philippe de Rothschild 與 Robert Mondavi 的夢想結成，專注單一酒款的極致品質。酒莊位於 Oakville，釀酒師 Michael Silacci 掌舵，強調手工採收與細緻桶陳。

Opus One — the joint vision of Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, focused on single‑wine quality from Oakville estate parcels. Winemaker: Michael Silacci.