Opus One

Opus One is the first ultra-premium American wine. It is also the most famous Meritage wine – red American wines produced in Bordeaux style. Most Meritage manufacturers are located in California, and especially in the Napa Valley. Full body, superb balance of ultra-fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Extraordinarily persistent. He will always drink with pleasure. Matured 18 months in new French oak and 18 months in glass. The wine must be decanted before serving. The sediments are not a defect, but the proof of its quality. many years. Color: dark ruby ​​red. Bouquet: remarkably elegant and lively, with fresh bouquet of red fruits and fresh blacks, baking powder and vanilla and a delicate breeze of spring flowers; then the original bouquet is enriched with nuanced notes of sage, rosemary and black olives Taste: The palatine is simply assailed by juicy aromas of black cherries, blackberries and currants, and finely granulated tannins gives it a round structure; harmonious and lively. Complex aftertaste, black and citrus fruits. Culinary combinations: beef – filet mignon; lamb; seafood with tangerine sauce; pasta (ravioli) with black truffles. Serving temperature 17 ° C Optimal maturity: 2021 – 2055 99 James Suckling Points, 98 Parker Points