Opus One 2018 offre des arômes abondants de mûre, de cassis et de cerise noire. Des notes élégantes de violette, de poivre blanc et de pétales de rose se succèdent et forment ensemble un bouquet très séduisant. Les saveurs parfaitement combinées se transforment en un crescendo de fruits noirs frais et juteux, réhaussés de notes de zeste d’orange, de réglisse et de chocolat noir. Magnifiquement équilibrés, les tanins ronds souples et l’acidité fraîche se combinent pour créer une bouche douce et crémeuse et prolonger les saveurs dans une longue finale persistante.
VINTAGE 2018
The vineyards enjoyed idyllic growing conditions with consistent weather and milder temperatures in 2018. The beginning of the year was notably dry; however, well-timed rainfall just before budbreak provided the necessary water for canopy development.
Flawless conditions ensued during flowering and fruit set which led to higher-than-average yields.
While the season got off to a later start, veraison occurred only seven days later than the average which gave the fruit the necessary time to ripen perfectly.
Harvest began on September 19th with a steady pace that continued until the last fruit arrived on October 25th.
VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon 84%, Petit Verdot 6%, Merlot 5%, Cabernet Franc 4% and Malbec 1%
SKIN CONTACT
18 days
BARREL AGING
17 months in new French oak
