2022 Opus One, Napa Valley, California, USA

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2022 Opus One, Napa Valley, California, USAOpus One was founded by Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chteau Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. It seamlessly combines Bordeaux and Californian sensibilities, resulting in wines of unique character, class and style. The 2022 vintage brims with dark berry fruit flavors, lifted by floral notes and a slight citrus tang. It has started to develop complex pepper, olive and stone notes. The finish is incredibly long, and evolves beautifully on the

A higher than usual addition of Cabernet Franc in the blend (19%) has resulted in beautiful freshness

has no edges

so a little more tension

By contrast there is good freshness and excellent complexity to the rich

62% Cabernet Sauvignon

Sheer class

It needs 8-10 years for those aromatics to open but judging by the quality of the palate

each comes with a wax-dipped top in a BBR wooden gift box and is lovingly hand-numbered

and kirsch

Drinking well now

14 years on fine lees give incredible toasty golden richness

This enticing blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay has been fermented in oak and aged under natural cork until disgorgement in July of 2010