ITEM: 130909
UPC: 185983000046
Ramey
ramey claret 2019 750ml
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One of the few remaining Clarets in California, this Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is a time capsule of a great old style of wine.
VINTAGE
Our Claret follows the Bordelaise model of blending different Bordeaux varietals. The 2018 vintage is comprised of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Syrah, and 2% Petit Verdot
Harvest Date: Sept 17 – Oct 18
AVA: North Coast
WINEMAKING
Fermentation: Malolactic fermentation is completed in barrel, and the blend is assembled early so it is “elevated” as the finished wine
Aging: The 2018 Claret rested on its lees eighteen months in 20% new French & American oak barrels with monthly bâtonnage to coat the tannins, producing a luscious, cushioned mouthfeel. This wine was lightly fined with egg whites and bottled without filtration in June 2020.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
RP94, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"Deep ruby-purple, the 2018 Claret is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Syrah and 2% Petit Verdot. It features blackcurrant aromas with accents of peppercorn, bacon, cedar, thyme and lavender. Full-bodied, its powerful, concentrated fruits are supported by finely grained tannins, and it has a long, still youthfully coiled finish. It will continue to unfold for several more years in bottle."
WW93, Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
"COMMENTARY: The 2018 Ramey Claret is a stylish wine with plenty of richness on the palate. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of bright red and black fruits and shading of oaky notes. Enjoy it with a savory pot roast. (Tasted: May 11, 2023, San Francisco, CA)"
JD91, Jeb Dunnuck
"The 2018 Claret is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 9% Syrah, and the rest Petit Verdot. It is fresh with aromas of graphitic earth and red plum, and the palate reveals fine tannins and the juicy, youthful appeal of red apple and crushed roses. This is ready and inviting to drink now or over the next 3-6 years."
750ml bottle
