Parker about Opus One 1986
Description
Land | United States of America |
Region | California |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Alkoholgehalt | 12.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Opus One Winery, 1144 Oakville Cross Road, 94562 Oakville, USA |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 1996 - 2036 |
Parker Punkte | 87 |
Jahrgang | 1986 |
California, United States of America
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Opus One 1986

Opus One 1986 is a renowned and highly acclaimed wine born from a partnership between the Californian winery Robert Mondavi and the French winery Château Mouton Rothschild. This collaboration has created a wine of exceptional quality and elegance.
In color, the Opus One 1986 shows a deep and intense ruby red nuance, which indicates its concentration and maturity.
The bouquet is impressive and complex, revealing tantalizing aromas of black fruits such as cassis, blackberries, and black cherries, blending with subtle notes of spice, cedarwood, and a subtle floral nuance. These aromas are finely balanced and harmoniously interwoven, giving the wine exceptional complexity.
On the palate, the Opus One 1986 is full-bodied and powerful. The ripe tannins are smooth and well-integrated, giving the wine an elegant structure and a silky mouthfeel. On the palate, it displays a remarkable balance between ripe fruit, delicate spices, and fine acidity. Nuances of dark chocolate, tobacco, and coffee lend the wine additional depth and complexity.
Opus One
Information about the winemaker:
Opus One Winery was founded as a joint venture by Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi. Their goal was to produce a top-class wine in California, reminiscent of the great Bordeaux wines. Even if ownership has changed in the meantime: every vintage is sold out within a few hours on October 1st.
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