Opus One - Napa Valley 2022

Opus One, le meilleur des deux mondes

Opus One est né de l'alliance entre le baron Philippe de Rothschild, propriétaire du prestigieux Château Mouton Rothschild, et Robert Mondavi, figure emblématique de la Napa Valley. Leur vision commune était de créer un vin d'exception en mariant les traditions et l'innovation des deux familles au cœur de la Napa Valley. Opus One, à l'instar de toute grande œuvre, est le fruit d'une passion profonde. Guidé par la quête d’une qualité absolue, Opus One s'engage à perpétuer cette vision et cette inspiration pour les générations futures.

Le millésime 2022

Opus One 2022 dégage une sophistication immédiate au nez. Des arômes dominants de myrtille, de cassis et de pétales de rose séchés se mêlent à des notes subtiles d’olive, de boîte à cigares et de graphite, offrant un bouquet séduisant. En bouche, les saveurs de fruits rouges vifs, de cacao et d’écorce d’orange s’harmonisent avec élégance. Long et élancé, le final révèle des touches de pierre humide, de vanille et de café. Des tanins fins et une maturité juteuse annoncent un beau potentiel de garde.

The Drinks Business

par Colin Hay le 27/08/2025

(Oakville, Napa Valley; Cabernet Sauvignon 80%, Cabernet Franc 6.5%, Petit Verdot 8%, Merlot 105%, and 3% Malbec; 14% alcohol; 100% new French oak; tasted in the Bordeaux offices of Opus One). A wine that has been on la place now since 2004. So lifted, light and aerial that it’s almost gravity-defying. Utterly glorious aromatically, with those lavender and rosemary notes and a subtle touch of violet. Walnut. A hint of sloe and damson. Blueberry. Blackberry. There’s grace and power here but all is in balance. Bold and ample in the mouth, but never quite pushing into the cheeks and with almost a slightly greater vertical range, such that it feels almost lozenge shape. The cedar notes in the mid-palate are divine already and the texture is incredible. We finish on dark chocolate coated violet. Et in arcadia ego!

Wine Spectator

par James Molesworth le 18/08/2025

Shows a lighter-bodied, fresher profile than most in this vintage, with a mix of red currant, damson plum and cherry coulis notes stitched with savory, tobacco and rose petal accents. There’s a subtle cedar shading through the finish, with a flicker of iron at the tail end. Takes a modest approach to escape most of the pitfalls of this extreme vintage. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Best from 2027 through 2037. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 24,200 cases made.

Jeb DUNNUCK

par Jeb Dunnuck le 01/08/2025

The 2022 Opus One shows the sunny, perfumed style of the vintage. Black raspberries, smoked tobacco, incense, and spicy wood notes all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a supple, layered mouthfeel, velvety tannins, and a great finish. I’ve been lucky enough to do many retrospectives of this wine, so I have no doubt it will evolve gracefully for a solid two decades.

Jamessuckling.com

par Jim Gordon le 30/07/2025

Generous, with savory aromas of ripe blackcurrants and fresh black cherries and a gentle texture that shows a slight nip of tannin. It is well structured and a bit tight, which is normal for a young cabernet sauvignon-based red that’s a proven collectible. Gives up graphite and pencil shavings, some cocoa and espresso. Full-bodied. Spicy, toasty oak is really showing through right now. Best from 2028.

Decanter.com

par Georgina Hindle le 08/07/2025

Chocolate, cherry and rose petal aromas on the nose. Very open and alive - this has a great energy from the aromatics alone with soft cedar shavings, vanilla bean and bramble fruit. Juicy and lively, this is full of fun - fruity and concentrated. The tannins are just wonderful, creamy and slightly grippy, extending the flavours vertically. Tons of juicy, succulent fruit - this feels quite modern but still with that flash of sunshine and ripeness. Long lasting with purity and delicacy that make it so enjoyable. A wonderful creation from Michael Silacci. This is not your typical blockbuster at all, this is a darling of a wine. 0.5% Malbec completes the blend. The Opus team chose to pick early and quickly given the heat spikes in 2022, starting with the Merlot on 24th August. Ageing 18 months in French oak.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

par Jane Anson le 18/06/2025

Smoky, fragrant and powerful, this has clear intensity with tightly-grained tannins. With coaxing, the body of the wine softens to show chalky tannins, crushed rose petals and violet flowers, impressive delicacy to the aromatics despite the heat of this vintage. Great stuff, once again showing how Opus knows when to take the foot off the pedal, how to sverve towards grace. Picking was exceptionally early, coming on August 24 for the Merlot, as they reacted to the forecast for a big heat dome. Michael Silacci director.

Vinous

par Antonio Galloni le 28/02/2025

The 2022 Opus One is a soft, relatively easygoing wine from an extremely challenging vintage in which the estate decided to pick straight through the heat. The 2022 offers terrific brightness throughout. Today, the tannins are a bit searing in their intensity, so it will be interesting to see how things ultimately shake out here. I find the 2022 is a bit edgy in its contours at this stage.

Decanter.com

par Jonathan Cristaldi le 02/08/2024

The 2022 Opus One is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec. Winemaker Michael Silacci explained that this vintage marked the earliest harvest ever at Opus One, beginning on 5 September. 'I saw a tsunami of heat coming, and I said we will pick.' Silacci added that the rush to harvest reminded him of a line in the song 'Umbrella' by Jay-Z and Rihanna: 'We fly higher than the weather, in G5's or better... in anticipation...' Given the heat dome that settled over Napa Valley, it seemed a wise decision. Deep ruby in colour with a purple-tawny rim in the glass, the aromas are high-toned with cassis and graphite and a cinnamon-dusted red berry character, nuanced by the woody, spicy aromas of freshly cut rose stems, balanced by fresh rose petals and dark chocolate. On the palate, it’s a creamy wine with a slightly more satin or velvet texture than the 2021 and a touch more sweetness in the berry fruit, balanced by the tannins' textural integrity. The finish is sweetly floral and softened by a lingering salty mineral quality. There’s a real brightness to this wine as it opens in the glass.

The Wine Independent

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par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 15/06/2024

The 2022 Opus One was tasted as a barrel sample. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars with eager-to-go notes of blackcurrant pastilles, juicy blackberries, and plum preserves leading to hints of crushed rocks, tree bark, and Sichuan pepper. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and impactful, with a firm line of ripe, grainy tannins and bags of black fruit preserves layers, finishing with loads of savory nuances and a compelling lift.

Informations :	Details :
Couleur	Rouge
Cépages	Cabernet Sauvignon 80 % Petit Verdot 8 % Cabernet Franc 6,5 % Merlot 5 % Malbec 0,5 %
Appellation	Napa Valley
Millesime	2022
Contenance	Magnum (1,5 l)

Informations :

Details :

Couleur

Rouge

Cépages

Cabernet Sauvignon 80 %
Petit Verdot 8 %
Cabernet Franc 6,5 %
Merlot 5 %
Malbec 0,5 %

Appellation

Napa Valley

Millesime

2022

Contenance

Magnum (1,5 l)

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