![]() ![]() In 2017, Opus One has a distinctly red-toned fruit profile that distinguishes it from the surrounding vintages. Exotic, beautifully perfumed and impeccable in its balance, Opus One is one of the most complete wines of the vintage. Plush fruit and soft, silky contours give the 2017 its racy personality. (Aug 2020)"ĩ5+ points Antonio Galloni ( Vinous): "A remarkable wine for the year, the 2017 Opus One is a dense, full-throttle beauty. Displaying a wonderful combination of power and class, this is an absolute standout in this vintage that should age gracefully for years to come. It goes on to impress with its dense concentrated core that gushes out delicious flavors of fresh black currants and dark berries, which continue to build through the long, supple finish. The palate is full-bodied, plush and layered with outstanding overall balance. It begins with stunning aromatics of fresh black currants and black cherries that are woven together with spices, graphite, loam, and some fresh sage which all develop beautifully in the glass. Winemaker Michael Silacci has crafted a fabulous blend composed of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4.5% Merlot and 1% Malbec that utterly impresses. A very powdered side in the finish.96 points International Wine Report: "The 2017 Opus One is an absolutely magical wine from this challenging vintage. Tannins are precise, elegant, racy and very finely firm. ![]() On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/pulpy blueberry, small notes of plum associated with touches of juicy/fresh red berries, cherry as well as hints of tonka bean, strawberry flowers, caramelization, toasted as well as very discreet hints of mild tobacco, vanilla, a subtle hint of almond and toasted oak. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, full of control/delicacy, full of finesse and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a certain unctuosity, a beautiful finesse of the grain, subtility as well as well as a beautiful freshness, energy and a beautiful balance. It reveals notes of pulpy Boysen berry, juicy/fresh violet plum, small notes of juicy/fresh raspberry associated with touches of violet, strawberry, lily, small ripe fruits as well as fine hints of juicy/fresh blueberry, touches of sweet spices, cuben pepper and discreet hints of fresh tobacco. The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers delicacy, deepness, complexity as well as a beautiful freshness. A very powdered side in the finish." - 97/100, VertdeVin Critic tasting note: "The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers delicacy, deepness, complexity as well as a beautiful freshness. ![]()
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