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Opus One 2004

RegionU.S.A.
Subregion U.S.A. > California > Napa Valley
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

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Tasting Notes

Aged in 100% new French oak for 17 months and in bottle for 14 months prior to release, the 2004 Opus One is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. It boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with a sweet bouquet of lead pencil shavings, black currants and a hint of toasty oak. More evolved than usual, this full-bodied, opulent 2004 is part of the new wave of Opus Ones made under the administration of Philippe Dhalluin, the administrator of Mouton Rothschild, who has begun to exploit this estate's enormous potential. This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for another 20 years.

96
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (212), April 2014

Deep garnet in color, the 2004 Opus One sashays out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of violets and Chinese five spice, followed by bold scents of black cherries, cassis, and raspberry coulis, plus a hint of licorice. The full-bodied palate is fantastically pure and concentrated, with a firm, grainy texture and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length.

97
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent, January 2023

Deep garnet-purple colour. Intense, very purely fruited nose of warm cassis, mocha, black pepper, black olives and cigar boxes. Great concentration of juicy fruit on the palate, which is well supported by a firm backbone of medium to high acidity and a medium to high, fine grained tannins. Nicely balanced though the oak is still dominating slightly. Long finish. Drink now to 2024. Tasted April 2009.

93
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, RobertParker.com (0709), April 2009
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