Proprietary Red Wine 2003 Opus One

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Opus One
Millésime	2003
Pays	États Unis
Région	Napa Valley
Raisin	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Stock	0

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Robert Parker (94)

This blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec aged 17 months in French oak is a strong effort offering creme de cassis, cedarwood, white chocolate and spice box. It possesses a Bordeaux-like personality, as one might expect since Opus One is owned by Baroness Philippe de Rothschild and the winemaking team comes primarily from Pauillac. The significant tannin in the wine provides a slight austerity, but this is a full-bodied, rich effort that marks the beginning of a period when Opus One finally began to live up to the enormous potential first announced in the late 1970s by the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild and the late Robert Mondavi. Although accessible now, the 2003 will benefit from another 4-5 years of cellaring and should keep for two decades.

James Suckling (93)

A wonderful nose of currants, cranberries, blackberries, and light earth notes. Very precise nose. Full bodied and silky, with lots of fresh fruit.

BOW (8)