Opus One 2018 is an extraordinary vintage that reflects one of Napa Valley’s most harmonious growing seasons in recent memory. Produced by the iconic collaboration between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, the 2018 release is celebrated for its purity, precision, and classical balance.

The blend consists of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Malbec — all from the estate vineyards in Oakville. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 19 months in new French oak, the wine marries Bordeaux sophistication with California depth.

Opus One describes the 2018 as a wine of “remarkable freshness, silky tannins, and refined complexity,” offering exceptional aging potential while remaining beautifully expressive today.

Aroma: Cassis, blackberry, blueberry compote, violet, graphite, cedar, black tea, and mocha.

Palate: Lush dark fruit layered with cocoa, graphite, espresso, fine tobacco leaf, and silky but powerful tannins.

Finish: Long, polished, balanced, and extremely persistent — classical and modern at the same time.

• James Suckling – 99 Points: “So refined and beautiful with superb depth and polish.”
• Wine Advocate (Parker) – 98+ Points: “A vintage of stunning purity and seamless harmony.”
• Vinous (Galloni) – 98 Points: “Vibrant, elegant, and deeply expressive; one of the great Opus Ones.”

• Prime ribeye or tomahawk steak
• Roasted lamb with herbs
• Duck breast or confit
• Wild mushroom dishes and truffle pasta
• Barrels & Beyond PH pairings: Greisinger charcuterie, aged gouda, Valrhona dark chocolate