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Score 91/100 · Drink 2023-2030, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2023

The 2018 Claret offers up dark fruit, leather, dried flowers, tobacco and cedar. This juicy, mid-weight Bordeaux blend shows lovely complexity and plenty of character in a mid-weight style that is quite appealing today. Sweet floral and spice notes perk up the finish.

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Critic scores
91
91/100

Jeb Dunnuck

91
91/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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91 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 91/100 · Drink 2022-2028, Jeb Dunnuck, Aug 2022

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.

94 points
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
Score 94/100 · Drink 2024-2034, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Jul 2022

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. 2,432 cases produced.

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Ramey
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Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah / Shiraz, Malbec/Auxerrois/Cot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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