A large-scaled, massive Mouton Rothschild that ranks as one of the top four or five wines of the vintage, it. The full-bodied, powerful 2006 possesses extraordinary purity and clarity. Opus One was created as a joint venture between two wine world legends - Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. The wine displays impressive depth, not the velvety elegance of the 2007, but is a more muscular wine that begs for 2-3 years of cellaring and should drink well for 20-25 years. WA 96 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. 93 Robert Parker - Robert Parkers Wine Advocate. The wine displays impressive depth, not the velv. The tannins are bolder, more dramatic, and more present. Sokolin brings you from impossible-to-find back vintage treasures to exciting new releases. The tannins are bolder, more dramatic, and more present. The 2006 comes across as a bigger, more structured wine than the 2007. A 95 DE Red California from US in a bottle. Lots of cedar, tobacco and earthy, forest notes. There is no reason to believe the 2015 won’t go on to ultimately become an all-time classic vintage from Opus One. A sensational effort, the 2006 Mouton Rothschild exhibits a classic Mouton perfume of creme de cassis, flowers, blueberries, and only a hint of oak. The 2006 comes across as a bigger, more structured wine than the 2007. A perfect ringer for a Bordeaux blind tasting, the wine has freshness, refinement, soft tannins, and while the fruit is perfectly ripe, here, you find all the fresh, sweet, red and black fruits you could hope for, without any jammy, or overripe notes. Winemaker Michael Silacci has crafted a total gem in this vintage, and while its freshness and purity gives this immediate appeal, it should also without question have an absolutely brilliant future ahead.
2006 OPUS ONE FULL
On the palate this is just as stunning, as it displays a gorgeous full body, with remarkable overall structure, balance and concentration, as flavors of pure ripe dark fruits and exotic spices continue to build leading up the the long, beautifully polished finish. International Wine Report über: Opus One - International Wine Report: The 2015 Opus One is a monumental showing from this iconic Napa Valley Estate.
Composed of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot and 2% Malbec this instantly begins to impress with its seductive aromas of fresh ripe blackberries and dark currants, woven together with exotic spices and florals along side nuances of graphite, anise and loamy soil that all take shape in the glass.
International Wine Report: The 2015 Opus One is a monumental showing from this iconic Napa Valley Estate.
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