In Bond Fine Wine. 2021 Mondavi & Rothschild Opus One, Oakville, California, USA. Red usa-california in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 100/100 (JA). Drinking window: 2026+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Originally a joint venture of the Rothschild family of Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, marrying the power and richness of Napa fruit with the elegance of Bordeaux. This Californian First Growth is hot property every vintage on release and when available.
James Suckling (JS) — 99/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 27/05/2024 · Drink 2029+
An enticing aroma of violets, cherry blossoms, fresh blue and black fruit and great structure define this beautiful, age-worthy wine. Subtle layering of fruit and oak spices between firm, fine-grained and supportive tannins gives it a calm intensity. So elegant and polished. Hints of cinnamon and graphite accent blackcurrant and blueberry flavors that linger and grow in a long finish. Already att…
Jane Anson (JA) — 100/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 20/07/2024 · Drink 2026+
A classical vintage that perfectly suits the Opus style. Gorgeous vivid plum colour, sculpted, balanced, with a ton of lift, waves of rose petals, iris and peony, soft grilled cumin, sage and white pepper spice. Love the hidden power here and the supple slightly chalky tannins that are structured in their architecture with a precision and carved quality. Precise, layered and stretched out, a bril…
Antonio Galloni (AG) — 97/100 · Vinous, 01/12/2023 · Drink 2026 - 2051
The 2021 Opus One is absolutely gorgeous. Vibrant, layered and quite sensual in feel, the 2021 possesses the concentration and depth of years such as 2013 and 2010 but with more polished tannins. Dark red/purplish fruit, lavender, rose petal, mint and a touch of cinnamon open gracefully. Sweet floral notes extend the mid-palate into the finish, where silky tannins wrap it all together. The 2021 i…