Description
The Opus One 2021 is a highly acclaimed Napa Valley Bordeaux blend, praised for its elegance, concentration, and age-worthiness, featuring dark fruit (cassis, blackberry), floral notes (violet, rose), spices (vanilla, cedar), and a plush texture with fine tannins, showing classic balance from lower yields and early picking, making it one of Opus One’s finest recent vintages ready to cellar for decades.
Key Characteristics:
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- Blend: Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (around 93%), with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Malbec.
- Aromas & Flavors: Intense dark fruit (cassis, black cherry, blueberry), violet, vanilla, baking spices, graphite, licorice, dark chocolate, and subtle floral hints.
- Palate: Bright, fresh, concentrated, with plush, creamy texture from fine-grained, powdery tannins and impressive tension
- Vintage: A standout year due to drought-induced low yields, resulting in extraordinary concentration and quality, often compared to the 2018 or 2005 vintages
- Aging: Expected to age beautifully for decades, with many critics suggesting drinking from 2026-2051.
Expert Reviews & Scores:
- Decanter: 98 points
- Jeb Dunnuck (JD): 96-99 points
- The Wine Independent (TWI): 98 points
- Vinous (VM): 97+ points
- James Suckling (JS): 99 points
Overall Impression:
The 2021 Opus One is considered a return to form, offering a captivating balance of power and elegance, showcasing the classic Napa profile with refined tannins and vibrant fruit, making it a truly exceptional and collectible vintage.
The 2021 Opus One is considered a return to form, offering a captivating balance of power and elegance, showcasing the classic Napa profile with refined tannins and vibrant fruit, making it a truly exceptional and collectible vintage.
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