2003 Ramey Claret

Community Tasting Notes (37) Avg Score: 88.2 points

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  4/30/2022 - David B wrote: 94 Points

  Last bottle from release. As previously noted, stored at 53-55 degrees. Again outstanding. Amazing how the fruit has stood the test of time. On palette, mature fruit, fermented blueberries/blue fruits. Chewy, earthy. What I mean by chewy is that it is thick, like fine sediment on every sip. Had it with a prime rib eye on the grill. Wish I had bought more of this than other more expensive Cabs and Bordeaux's. Not a chance there is a better cab or a bordeaux, which this tastes more like, at this price range.

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  11/11/2018 - David B wrote: 91 Points

  Stored at 53 degrees since release. Opened an hour before eating a grilled steak. As soon as I opened it the nose was beautiful, cab franc fruit was really showing thru in a smokey fragrant dark fruit way. The palate did no disappoint. Again some smoke with nice earthy dark fruits. Incredibly smooth but still had some weight to it. I really enjoy these blends. I forget what I paid but I think these are about $35.00 which is is an excellent value. I'm finding keeping these wines stored at 53 degrees is really keeping them youthful. Update: James laube in Wine Spectator talked about freezing wines. I froze this bottle for a month. Thawed and it was just as good as when I opened!

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  1/6/2017 - Chef B wrote: 88 Points

  Decanted and drank. Toasted raspberries and resin. A touch of mint or anise. Super light and fresh palate and integrated oak. Balanced sugar, tannin, acid and alcohol. Want to drink it. Better than last time a few weeks ago.

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  1/26/2015 - socidelvino wrote: 86 Points

  Eye: dark purple, almost shadowy. Nose: strong alcohol, black cherries, herbal, caramel. Palate: dried fruit, well rounded, high alcohol, medium finish.

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  9/7/2014 - alippy5 wrote: 89 Points

  Scrambled to drink this one fearing it was over the hill, and after the first taste, thought my fears had been realized. The wine had browned a bit, and had a real Bordeaux-like earthiness both on the nose and upon tasting. Moved on to a youthful 2010 Hardin that delivered, as expected, while the Ramey decanted. Came back to it an hour or so later along with a veal chop, and the wine had opened beautifully. Smooth, well incorporated tannins, rounded mouth, settled nose. Wow, nice come back! Have every year from 05 on. Hmmm. Wait or go for a 05-07 flight?
  The wine looks brick colored. The legs are slow. It smells like forest floor. The body is medium/full. The wine has round texture. The wine finishes medium.

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