Just bottled a month prior to this tasting, the 2015 is naturally a bit more reticent than it has been in the past. ![]() There is more than enough depth for the 2015 to develop positively for 20-25 years, perhaps more. At this stage, the new oak is still a bit prominent, but that should not be an issue as the wine ages. Dark, sumptuous and voluptuous in the glass, with no hard edges, the 2015 captures all the essence of the vintage while retaining a good bit of aromatic freshness. This wine was tasted as a tank sample, but it is due to be bottled soon." - Robert Parkerĩ6+ POINTS - "The 2015 Opus One is just as fabulous from bottle as it was from barrel. The palate is big, voluptuous and totally decadent, with velvety tannins and just enough freshness framing the rich, spicy black fruits, finishing with a lovely perfumed lift. Drink or hold." - James Sucklingĩ6-98 POINTS - "Blended of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec and displaying a medium to deep garnet-purple color, the Opus One 2015 Proprietary Red Wine is a sexy, beautiful spice-bomb, with tons of cinnamon stick, cloves, fenugreek and pepper notes springing forth over a core of mulberries, plum preserves, blackberry pie and fragrant earth plus a waft of lavender. 81% cabernet sauvignon, 4% petit verdot, 7% cabernet franc, 6% merlot and 2% malbec. I like it slightly better than the excellent 2014. All about harmonious fruit and tannin balance. Brightness is the word that comes to mind. Roses, currant bush and fresh leaves, too. ![]() 98 POINTS - "Purity and brilliance on the nose with so much currant and flower character.
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