1996 Opus One wine Napa Valley California sold by Angry Wine Merchant

1997 Opus One

Name: 1997 Opus One
Brand: Opus One
SKU: OPS-B97-750
Price: 95500.0 JPY
Availability: InStock

Red Bordeaux Blend

America / California / Napa Valley / Oakville

¥95,500

RP 88

V 95

Size:

750 mL

Quantity:

Availability: 2

1997 Opus One – Napa Valley's Iconic Bordeaux-Style Blend

Technical Sheet

The 1997 Opus One from Napa Valley is a benchmark vintage from this legendary estate. A collaboration between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, Opus One combines Bordeaux-inspired precision with California richness, producing one of the most iconic and collectible wines in the world.

Tasting Notes

The 1997 vintage opens with enticing aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and cedar, evolving into layers of cigar box, vanilla, and mocha. The palate is opulent yet balanced, with silky tannins and a lingering finish of spice and graphite.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Opus One is crafted from a meticulous blend of **Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot**, showcasing the elegance of both Old World and New World styles. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, the 1997 vintage demonstrates exceptional depth, structure, and age-worthiness.

Investment & Collectibility

The 1997 Opus One is considered one of the greatest vintages from this iconic estate, known for its impeccable balance and aging potential. This wine remains a top choice for collectors seeking a rare and historic Napa Valley Cabernet blend. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The **1997 vintage** in Napa Valley was exceptional, with warm growing conditions yielding fully ripened fruit and wines of remarkable concentration and finesse.

98 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
97 points – Wine Spectator
96 points – Vinous

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RP 88

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Now don't get me wrong, 88 points signifies a very good to excellent wine. But in the context of the vintage, not to mention what this wine should be, this is a disappointment. The 1997 tastes as if it were made from yields that were too high. They may tell you it is elegant and complex, but, truthfully, there is not much depth, and the wine will have a relatively short lifeline of 10-12 years. A dark ruby color is accompanied by a complex nose of plums, black cherries, currants, smoke, and leather. The wine reveals more new oak than normal for Opus, as well as medium body, good depth, dry, hard tannins in the finish, and little weight or length. Drink this over the next 8-10 years. P.S. By the way, the price went up $20 and the quality has gone down. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr., Issue date: December 2000. Drinking window: 2000 - 2010.

V 95

Vinous

The 1997 Opus One tastes like it was made yesterday, not 16 years ago. One of the most opulent, racy wines in this vertical, the 1997 literally explodes from the glass. Juicy dark red cherries, menthol, tobacco and licorice all make an appearance as the 1997 opens up over time. Readers holding the 1997 are in for a thrill. Even though the growing season was defined by hot weather, a short maturation cycle and a large crop, the wine turned out beautifully. In 1997 the blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot, a first for Opus One. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Jr., Issue date: June 2013. Drinking window: 2013 - 2032.

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CRITICAL REVIEWS
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RP 88

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Now don't get me wrong, 88 points signifies a very good to excellent wine. But in the context of the vintage, not to mention what this wine should be, this is a disappointment. The 1997 tastes as if it were made from yields that were too high. They may tell you it is elegant and complex, but, truthfully, there is not much depth, and the wine will have a relatively short lifeline of 10-12 years. A dark ruby color is accompanied by a complex nose of plums, black cherries, currants, smoke, and leather. The wine reveals more new oak than normal for Opus, as well as medium body, good depth, dry, hard tannins in the finish, and little weight or length. Drink this over the next 8-10 years. P.S. By the way, the price went up $20 and the quality has gone down. Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr., Issue date: December 2000. Drinking window: 2000 - 2010.

V 95

Vinous

The 1997 Opus One tastes like it was made yesterday, not 16 years ago. One of the most opulent, racy wines in this vertical, the 1997 literally explodes from the glass. Juicy dark red cherries, menthol, tobacco and licorice all make an appearance as the 1997 opens up over time. Readers holding the 1997 are in for a thrill. Even though the growing season was defined by hot weather, a short maturation cycle and a large crop, the wine turned out beautifully. In 1997 the blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot, 4% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot, a first for Opus One. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Jr., Issue date: June 2013. Drinking window: 2013 - 2032.

1997 Opus One – Napa Valley's Iconic Bordeaux-Style Blend

Technical Sheet

The 1997 Opus One from Napa Valley is a benchmark vintage from this legendary estate. A collaboration between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Robert Mondavi, Opus One combines Bordeaux-inspired precision with California richness, producing one of the most iconic and collectible wines in the world.

Tasting Notes

The 1997 vintage opens with enticing aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, and cedar, evolving into layers of cigar box, vanilla, and mocha. The palate is opulent yet balanced, with silky tannins and a lingering finish of spice and graphite.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Opus One is crafted from a meticulous blend of **Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot**, showcasing the elegance of both Old World and New World styles. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, the 1997 vintage demonstrates exceptional depth, structure, and age-worthiness.

Investment & Collectibility

The 1997 Opus One is considered one of the greatest vintages from this iconic estate, known for its impeccable balance and aging potential. This wine remains a top choice for collectors seeking a rare and historic Napa Valley Cabernet blend. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The **1997 vintage** in Napa Valley was exceptional, with warm growing conditions yielding fully ripened fruit and wines of remarkable concentration and finesse.