In This Newsletter:New Arrivals: Opus One! PLUS Arnaud Lambert, Thibaud Boudignon-and-Featured Close-out wine: Domaine du Tunnel New Arrivals
USA
Extremely limited!
Unlike 1976’s infamous Judgement of Paris, this wine is a celebration of transatlantic winemaking collaboration rather than a competition. When two of the world’s most famous winemakers, Bordeaux’s Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Napa’s Robert Mondavi, joined forces to create a unique masterpiece in 1979, this new winemaking legend was born. Opus One, Napa Valley, USA 2017 750ml $358 special, 2 bottles availableDecanter 96 Points ” A fist of late summer cherries, raspberry and bilberry fruits set out their stall, all with the juicy character that confirms, even in a hot vintage like 2017, Opus can deliver balance and sculpted elegance. | |