Where Does Every Estate Visit Begin?

The Salon was conceived by Margrit Mondavi and Baroness Philippine de Rothschild as the first space guests would encounter at Opus One. The room was designed to introduce the Estate before the tasting began.

The details reflect that purpose. The 18th-century antiques were hand-selected to establish a sense of history, including a mirror believed to have originated with the Medici family, acquired specifically for the Estate. The bronze and leather chairs were custom designed by Philippe Anthonioz, a Paris-based sculptor and protégé of Diego Giacometti, with the circular motif on each chair back referencing the “O” of Opus One. On the wall hangs “Sans Titre” by Jean-Charles Blais, a work chosen personally by Baroness Philippine and Margrit Mondavi. Blais’ work is held in the permanent collections of the Tate London and MoMA New York.

The Salon serves as the formal starting point of every estate visit. It is where guests are welcomed before moving into the tasting experience, and it has functioned this way since the winery opened.

Today, the room is maintained with the same care applied throughout the Estate. Each piece remains in place, preserved as it was selected. Guests begin here, as they always have, with a clear introduction to Opus One.

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Shared April 2026