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Opus One

This justly famous winery represents one of the most celebrated international winemaking ventures in modern history. Founded in 1979, Opus One was a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The Pauillac/Napa Valley enterprise was a long-time dream of both winemaking families and from Opus One’s first vintage in 1979 it was clear that the idea was to make a wine with character that represented the best of both Bordeaux and Napa Valley. Even the label represents a meeting of the two legendary families, since the label shows a stylized profile of both Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Opus One has earned high praise over the years and is considered one of Napa Valley’s signature wines. The winery owns vineyards in Oakville and grows Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. About 30,000 cases are produced annually. In 2005 Constellation Brands purchased the Robert Mondavi Corp. and assumed 50% of the ownership of Opus One. The other half is still owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, S.A.

1982 Opus One

Capsule condition issue; label condition issue

MB  ***   

1982 Opus One

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

MB  ***   

1997 Opus One

WS  94   
CT  92.2   
ST  90   
JR  18   

1997 Opus One

Very top shoulder fill

WS  94   
CT  92.2   
ST  90   
JR  18   

1997 Opus One

Light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  94   
CT  92.2   
ST  90   
JR  18   

1997 Opus One

Light signs of past seepage; base neck fill

WS  94   
CT  92.2   
ST  90   
JR  18   

2021 Opus One

Light capsule condition issue

JS  99   
VN  97   
JD  97   

1987 Opus One

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  96   
VN  94   
WA  93   
JR  15.5   

1994 Opus One

Light label condition issue

RP  92   
JR  18.5   

1999 Opus One

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; label condition issue

WS  93   
ST  93   
JR  18   

2003 Opus One

Light label condition issue

RP  94   
JS  93   
CT  91.8   
VN  90   
JR  18   

2006 Opus One

Light label condition issue

RP  94   
ST  93   

1996 Opus One

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill

RP  93   
ST  92   
VN  90   
JR  17.5   
WS  #2 of 1999   

1996 Opus One

Light capsule condition issue; label condition issue

RP  93   
ST  92   
VN  90   
JR  17.5   
WS  #2 of 1999   

1996 Opus One

Light label condition issue

RP  93   
ST  92   
VN  90   
JR  17.5   
WS  #2 of 1999   

1996 Opus One

RP  93   
ST  92   
VN  90   
JR  17.5   
WS  #2 of 1999   

1996 Opus One

RP  93   
ST  92   
VN  90   
JR  17.5   
WS  #2 of 1999   

2000 Opus One

Label condition issue

WE  92   
VN  91   

2000 Opus One

Very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WE  92   
VN  91   

2000 Opus One

Light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WE  92   
VN  91   

1994 Opus One

Base neck fill; light label condition issue

RP  92   
JR  18.5   

2014 Opus One

Lightly elevated cork

WA  96   
VN  95+    
WS  91   

2014 Opus One

Light label condition issue

WA  96   
VN  95+    
WS  91   

2014 Opus One

Light label condition issue

WA  96   
VN  95+    
WS  91   

1998 Opus One

Light label condition issue

VN  93   
JR  17