Opus One 2005

Bordeaux precision meets Napa power in sublime 2005 harmony.

The 2005 Opus One opens with an intoxicating bouquet of crème de cassis and roasted espresso beans, layered with cedar shavings and pipe tobacco. On the palate, concentrated black cherry mingles with dark chocolate ganache while vanilla bean adds luxurious texture. The tannins have evolved into silk, providing structure without aggression. Cedar and tobacco leaf flavors intensify through the mid-palate, leading to a remarkably persistent finish that echoes with espresso and spice. This vintage demonstrates perfect maturation after eighteen years, yet possesses the backbone for another decade of graceful evolution.

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Pairs with: Dry-aged ribeye with herb butter, Braised short ribs with red wine reduction, Aged manchego and dark chocolate, Venison medallions with juniper sauce