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Opus One, Napa Valley 1998

Opus One · California · Napa Valley

LWIN: 1122662

Opus One, Napa Valley 1998 sold at auction 78 times in the last five years, at a median of $337 per 750ml; half of those sales fell between $312 and $358. The most recent sale was on September 25, 2026. The lowest retail price today is $379, across 10 retail offers.

Auction median, last 5 yrs

$337

78 sales · $312–358 middle half

Lowest retail now

$379

10 retail offers

Last auction sale

Sep 25

2026

Critic scores

  • 93

    Vinous

Opus One, Napa Valley, neighbouring vintages

VintageAuction medianSales (5 yrs)Middle halfLowest retail now
1995$37574$345–399$473
1996$36299$328–396$450
1997$388101$358–429$448
1998$33778$312–358$379
1999$35191$330–375$410
2000$34766$308–366$410
2001$35564$325–375$415

Wine facts

Country
United States
Region
California
Sub-region
Napa Valley
Type
Red
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About Opus One

Opus One, the Mondavi–Rothschild venture in western Oakville, makes one grand vin from four estate parcels: two inside To Kalon, plus the Ballestra and River blocks around the winery. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon-led with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec (93% Cabernet in 2021). Fruit is meticulously sorted, macerated around 19 days, aged about 18 months in new French oak, then held 15 months in bottle before an October 1 release. Critics found violet, cassis, blue fruit and graphite in the 2021, over silky tannins. Overture, the second wine since 1993, also sees new oak but is redder, softer and creamier.

Appellation
Oakville, Napa Valley
Owner
Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA and Constellation Brands (Robert Mondavi)
Vineyards
Four estate parcels incl. two in To Kalon, Ballestra and River; ~108 acres
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Malbec
Wines
Opus One; Overture (second wine)
Style
~18 months in new French oak, 15 months in bottle before release
Website
opusonewinery.com

Sources: opusonewinery.com, Wikipedia, jjbuckley.com

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