Opus One Magnum 2011
Opus One Magnum 2011 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot (Napa Valley, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Listed at £975.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Wakefield · South Australia | £17.95 | |||
| Cartlidge & Browne Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Cartlidge & Browne · California | £16.99 | |||
| Stark Conde Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Stark Conde · Stellenbosch | £16.99 | |||
| Famille Guibert Combe Calcaire Rouge 2023 Mas de Daumas Gassac · Languedoc-Roussillon | £16.96 |
The 1979 vintage marked the first release of Opus One, a joint venture between pioneering Californian winemaker Robert Mondavi and the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild. From a complex vintage, the 2011 is an admirable release composed of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. It is rich, rounded and plush with plenty of early drinking appeal.