Opus One’s appeal lies in its consistency and recognisability. Created through a partnership between Napa Valley and the Rothschild family of Mouton, its style is more direct than traditional Bordeaux and carries a stronger collectible story than many New World wines.
Opus One appears regularly in Hong Kong market references, but activity and value vary by vintage, condition and assessment date. Highly rated years such as 2016, 2018 and 2019 are more popular; Overture, single bottles of the Grand Vin and original cases must also be valued separately.
When buying Opus One, Dibao Wine first checks the vintage, fill level, label and original-case status, then quotes against current demand. Multiple bottles of one vintage or a mixed Napa collection can be handled together.
Key Opus One Valuation Points
Historical records show Opus One trading in Hong Kong, but current saleability and value still depend on vintage, storage condition, provenance and assessment date.
| Popular Vintages | Vintages including 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021 receive frequent enquiries. |
| Range Distinction | Opus One Grand Vin and Overture require separate quotations. |
| Storage Condition | An intact label, normal fill and original-case storage can accelerate a transaction. |
| Buyer Demand | Restaurant buyers, Napa collectors and the corporate-entertaining market. |
Opus One Buyback Process
Send the vintage and bottle photographs first for an indication of buyback scope. For a full case or several bottles from one lot, photograph the outer case information to speed up valuation.
- Photograph the vintage and Opus One logo clearly.
- List the quantity of Overture separately.
- For an original case or whole-lot sale, provide the storage method.
Related Opus One Links
These high-end New World wines can be compared together.
- Penfolds Buyback: another high-end New World wine commonly encountered in Hong Kong.
- Screaming Eagle Buyback: a Napa cult wine for which provenance and scarcity are even more critical.
- Château Mouton Rothschild Buyback: Opus One’s founding partnership is closely linked to Mouton.
- Opus One Buyback Market in Hong Kong: understand Opus One’s resale position in the local market.
Opus One Vintages and Market Reference
The following vintage guide helps distinguish high-demand years, steadily traded years and bottles that require closer physical assessment. It is only a starting point; any valuation still depends on provenance, fill level and label condition.
| Vintage | Score Reference (RP / JS) | Collector Demand | Drinking and Collecting Guidance |
| 2019 | 99 pts | 🔥 Very high | Exceptional potential as a young wine; pristine bottles support stronger buyback values |
| 2018 | 98 pts | ⭐ Popular | Concentrated fruit and steady market demand |
| 2017 | 95 pts | 🟢 Stable | Comparatively good value and suitable for different types of collector |
| 2016 | 98 pts | 🔥 Very high | One of the century’s notable vintages, with firm buyback values |
| 2015 | 97 pts | ⭐ Popular | Entering its drinking window, with substantial market circulation |
| 2014 | 96 pts | 🟢 Stable | Elegant and balanced, popular with restaurants and private collectors |
| 2013 | 100 pts | 💎 Legendary | Perfect-score vintage, with strong historical collector interest; any current valuation remains bottle-specific |
| 2012 | 96 pts | ⭐ Popular | An abundant Napa Valley vintage of exceptional quality |
| 2010 | 96 pts | 🔥 Very high | A classic vintage with strong ageing ability |
| 2007 | 95 pts | ⭐ Popular | Mature and appealing, with strong current-market demand |
| 2000-2009 | 90-95 pts | 🍷 Rare | Fill level (ullage) is critical for an older vintage and requires bottle-specific inspection |
Local Valuation and Collection Notes
In Hong Kong, a credible wine valuation depends on the exact bottle, its condition and clear transaction terms. Dibao Wine begins with photographs and arranges a physical inspection only when appropriate. If the bottle matches the submitted information, any change to the indicated range should be explained and tied to the inspection findings.
Collectors on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon, the New Territories and Macau can begin with photographs. For high-value estates, older vintages or original cases, provenance and storage records are recommended. In mixed collections, Dibao Wine separates bottles with higher value, active demand and limited current demand so the assessment is easier to understand.
For an initial indication of buyback value, send Dibao Wine the front and back labels, neck fill level, capsule and original-case details. The more complete the information, the closer the initial valuation can be to the final settlement; if the vintage or authenticity is uncertain, photographs can still be submitted for preliminary review.
