Rating: 99 Points (James Suckling)
“The
purity of fruit is really something else here, with currants and fresh flowers,
such as violets and roses. Flower stems as well. Fantastic length and structure
to the wine, with tightness and focus. Wonderful fruit. Graceful. A blend of
78% cabernet sauvignon, 8% merlot, 7% petit verdot, 6% cabernet franc and 1%
malbec. Try after 2028.”
Rating: 98 Points (Jeb Dunnuck)
“Similarly ruby/purple-hued, the 2019 Opus One is cut from the
same cloth as the 2018 yet has a touch more baby fat and opulence, at least as
this stage. Beautiful black raspberry, cassis, toasted spice, lead pencil, and
subtle oak all make an appearance, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a
rounded, layered mouthfeel, impressive tannins, and a great finish. I don't
think it has the same precision as the 2018, but it brings another level of
hedonism. It's another beautiful wine from this team. The blend is 78% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot.”