Californie Napa Valley Opus One 1989
Opus One 1989 is a red wine from Napa Valley, California, crafted by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. This cuvée blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot. The vintage experienced a cool, long growing season, with late-season rains that delayed the harvest. Maceration lasted 31 days, followed by 17 months of aging in new French oak barrels. The estate describes a wine with a deep color, a floral bouquet, and a supple, elegant, and structured palate.
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- Etats-Unis
- Région
- Californie
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Producteur / Domaine
- Robert Mondavi et Ph de Rothschild
- Cuvée
- Opus One
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Opus One
Opus One is the grand vin born from the collaboration between Robert Mondavi in the Napa Valley and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, owner of Château Mouton Rothschild. It is a blend of Bordeaux grape varieties dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, crafted in the Napa Valley with a constant pursuit of balance, finesse, and longevity. Its first vintage is 1979.
- Origin of the cuvée name
- The term "Opus" refers to a major work in classical music vocabulary, echoing the artistic ambition of the founders.
- Cuvée creation year
- 1979
- Style of the cuvée
- A Bordeaux-inspired red wine, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, seeking a balance between power and finesse, structure and texture. The overall style is characterized by a silky structure, velvety tannins, complexity, and an aptitude for aging.
- Position within the range
- Iconic grand vin and prestige cuvée of the estate, positioned above the second wine Overture.
Histoire de la cuvée
Founded in 1979 by Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Opus One unites Bordeaux tradition and Californian know-how around a unique wine aiming for uncompromising quality. The first vintage, 1979, was crafted at the Robert Mondavi Winery under the joint direction of Tim Mondavi and Lucien Sionneau, winemaker for Château Mouton Rothschild. The Opus One estate was subsequently built in Oakville and completed in 1991.
