The other half is still owned by Baron Philippe de Rothschild, S.A. and assumed 50% of the ownership of Opus One. In 2005 Constellation Brands purchased the Robert Mondavi Corp. About 30,000 cases are produced annually. The winery owns vineyards in Oakville and grows Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Opus One has earned high praise over the years and is considered one of Napa Valley’s signature wines.

Even the label represents a meeting of the two legendary families, since the label shows a stylized profile of both Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Taste is that of a nicely mature bordeaux but with more fruit presence than. This is one of the finest Opus Ones to date, offering a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a striking, intense bouquet of sweet licorice. The Pauillac/Napa Valley enterprise was a long-time dream of both winemaking families and from Opus One’s first vintage in 1979 it was clear that the idea was to make a wine with character that represented the best of both Bordeaux and Napa Valley. Well structured with presence of fruit, soft but present tannins, and good acidity.

Founded in 1979, Opus One was a joint venture between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild. When the Cabernet blend was released, it was.

This justly famous winery represents one of the most celebrated international winemaking ventures in modern history. They released their first vintage, the 1979, in 1981, at a then astonishing price of fifty dollars a bottle.

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