Proprietary Red Wine 2004 Opus One

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Opus One
Vintage	2004
Country	United States
Region	Napa Valley
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2029
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly bin soiled, Slightly damaged
Drinkable	-2029
Stock	2

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

Aged in 100% new French oak for 17 months and in bottle for 14 months prior to release, the 2004 Opus One is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. It boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with a sweet bouquet of lead pencil shavings, black currants and a hint of toasty oak. More evolved than usual, this full-bodied, opulent 2004 is part of the new wave of Opus Ones made under the administration of Philippe Dhalluin, the administrator of Mouton Rothschild, who has begun to exploit this estate’s enormous potential. This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for another 20 years.

Winespectator (93)

Deftly balanced and medium-bodied, this is a wine of finesse and refinement, highlighted by pure, rich flavors of blackberry and blueberry, with hints of cedar and mocha. Maintains an elegant core. Best of two bottles. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec.

BOW (8.25)

Jancis Robinson (17.50)

Might fool Bordeaux devotees with its leafy, earth, tobacco and pencil-lead nose and very firm structure. Black cherry, cassis and dark chocolate, with cedar and spice notes. Grippy tannins, though not austere. Labeled at 14.1 per cent alcohol, though it tastes a tad hotter than that. (LM)