{"product_id":"opus-one-2022-mg","title":"Opus One 2022 MG","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpus One 2022 in magnum format captures the essence of Napa Valley’s modern classics: poised, polished and immediately seductive, yet built with the structure to age. This vintage delivers a generous, open-knit character that reflects the warm 2022 growing season, wrapped in the signature elegance and finesse that has made Opus One one of California’s most sought‑after wines. Bottled in magnum, it promises slower development and an even more harmonious evolution in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Opus One 2022 shows a deep, vibrant ruby-purple hue, hinting at both concentration and youth. The nose is layered and expressive, with aromas of ripe black cherry and dark currant lifted by notes of rosemary, sandalwood, and a touch of graphite and exotic spice. Subtle undertones of cassis, dried violet, and fine cedar add complexity as the wine opens.\n\nOn the palate, the 2022 is medium to full-bodied with a generous, outward, almost plush personality. Ripe cherry and black berry fruits are framed by supple, velvety tannins and a broad, expansive mid-palate. The texture is slightly more open and less tightly wound than the 2021 and 2023 vintages, offering early approachability without sacrificing depth. The finish is long, smooth and persistent, carried by soft, well-knit tannins and a savoury echo of herbs and sandalwood. In magnum, this wine should drink beautifully from the mid‑to‑late 2020s and continue evolving gracefully for 15–20 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 Opus One is a classic Bordeaux-style blend from the western side of Napa Valley, where well-drained alluvial and gravelly soils, combined with warm days and cool nights, yield Cabernet-based wines of intensity and poise. The final assemblage is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 6.5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 0.5% Malbec, sourced from meticulously farmed estate vineyards and harvested before, during and after an early September heat spell to capture optimal balance and ripeness. Grapes are hand-picked and sorted with great precision before undergoing gentle crushing, followed by a temperature-controlled fermentation and extended maceration to extract fine tannins and aromatic complexity. The wine is then aged in French oak barriques (predominantly new), where it gains its characteristic polish, structure and subtle oak-spice integration before being bottled, with the magnum format offering an especially refined, slow-aging profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vintage’s generous fruit and supple tannins make it an ideal partner for refined yet flavourful dishes. Think dry-aged ribeye with rosemary and garlic, roasted lamb with herbs de Provence, venison with a red wine reduction, or truffle-infused mushroom ragù over pappardelle. Aged hard cheeses such as Comté, Gruyère or a well-matured Cheddar also work beautifully. Serve at 16–18°C (60–65°F) for optimal expression; in magnum, the wine benefits from a bit of air, so decant 1–2 hours before serving in large Bordeaux-style glasses to allow the aromatics and texture to fully unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpus One was founded in 1979 as a visionary partnership between Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Château Mouton Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, with the ambition of creating a single, world‑class wine in Napa Valley to rival the great estates of Bordeaux. From its landmark winery in Oakville, Opus One quickly became a symbol of Napa’s potential for First Growth-level quality, pioneering a meticulous, estate-driven approach that emphasizes precision in the vineyard and restrained elegance in the cellar. Today, Opus One remains one of California’s most prestigious producers, consistently crafting age-worthy Cabernet-based blends that are celebrated worldwide for their balance, refinement and unmistakable sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252891636049,"sku":"PS-15723198939516","price":824.06,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/451321_ef6c9bb2-cb2f-4618-becc-2a5f257e3976.png?v=1783447647","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/opus-one-2022-mg","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}