Opus One, the iconic Napa Valley estate founded in 1978 by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, remains a benchmark for luxury Bordeaux-style blends in California. Crafted with precision and elegance, the 2021 vintage continues the estate’s legacy of producing a singular, expressive wine from Oakville fruit. Composed primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller portions of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec, the wine spent 19.5 months in new French oak and was made from a notably dry and low-yielding vintage that emphasized concentration and structure. In the glass, the 2021 Opus One opens with refined aromatics of cassis, blackberry, and black cherry, layered with notes of violet, graphite, and subtle baking spices. The palate is plush yet vibrant, with fine-grained tannins supporting a core of dark fruit, cocoa, and black tea, finishing long and elegant with a touch of minerality. Critics have lauded the vintage with scores in the mid to high 90s, praising its poise, depth, and age-worthiness. Ideal for high-end clients and collectors, the 2021 Opus One offers both immediate drinking appeal and the potential to evolve gracefully over the next three to four decades, making it a compelling investment for those seeking classic Napa Valley refinement in a modern frame.

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