Opus One

2009 Opus One Mondavi

  • Color:
    Red
  • Appellation:
    Napa Valley
  • Volume:
    0.75L
  • Grape Type:
    Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Packaging:
    Loose
  • Stock Location:
    France
€418
Wine Critics Notes:

Vinous - Score: 92 (2019 Jul.)

Bright, dark red with ruby highlights. Very dark aromas of black cherry, cassis, blueberry and licorice. Then rather plush, sweet and full for Opus One, conveying a chocolatey ripeness to its dark berry flavors. Finishes with smooth tannins that build without going dry. This wine was broad and smooth from the outset. Today it's a generous mouthful but a bit clunky compared to some more recent vintages. This was reportedly the first vintage to include a significant percentage of Petit Verdot, and that may explain the wine's emphasis on black and blue fruits. (14.5% alcohol)