Open The Cellar
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Open the Cellar
05/03/2021 | Συντάκτης: Mάνος Κεντικελένης
Ένα κελάρι θα αποτελεί πάντα σημείο αναφοράς για ένα οινόφιλο. Ανοίγουμε λοιπόν το δικό μας κελάρι και μοιραζόμαστε τις γευστικές μας εντυπώσεις.
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Outstanding Wine
7/10
Great Wine
6.5/10
Superior
6/10
High-quality wine
5.5/10
Very Good to Good
5/10
Average wine
4.5/10
Not recommended
4/10
Menu

Tasting Date: 23 July 2021
Masseto
/Wine Name
Merlot
/Grape Varietal(s)
Italy - Tuscany - Bolgheri
/Where’s it From
2010
/Year
6.5/10
/Rating
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Deep ruby colour with subtle tawny hue
Nose
- Blackberries
- Wild forest berries
- Misty forest aromas
- Spices - Cinnamon - Cloves
- Bitter chocolate - Fresh Coffee
- Turkish delight
- Elegant tobacco notes - Ink
- Harmony of aromas
- Nose in love
Taste
- Complexity - Harmony
- Energy - Classy
- Reds Fruits - Raspberries
- Violets - Geranium
- Balsamic notes
- Purity
- Silky tannins
- An ever lasting aftertaste

Tasting Date: 27 April 2021
Chateau Haut Brion Blanc
/Wine Name
Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon
/Grape Varietal(s)
France - Bordeaux - Pessac Leognan
/Where’s it From
2016
/Year
5.5/10
/Rating
- 100% new oak
- 13-16 months in oak
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Deep yelow, almost gold colour
Nose
- Opulent aromatic profile
- Citrus
- Peach
- Grapefruit
- Touch of Lime
Taste
- Vitality
- Minerality
- Creamy
- Freshness-Mid Acidity
- Long-Complex Aftertaste

Tasting Date: 16 December 2020
Vieux Chateau Certan
/Wine Name
Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon
/Grape Varietal(s)
France – Bordeaux - Pomerol
/Where’s it From
2014
/Year
6/10
/Rating
- 50% new oak
- 20 months in oak
- VCC for wine lovers
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Ruby color & purple hue
Nose
- Pure Blackberry-Raspberry
- Graphite-Mushroom
- Fresh Tobacco Leaf
Taste
- Crispy Acidity
- Silky-Elegant
- Fine Tannins
- Striking Finish

Tasting Date: 09 & 16 December 2020
Vieux Chateau Certan
/Wine Name
Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon
/Grape Varietal(s)
France – Bordeaux - Pomerol
/Where’s it From
2017
/Year
6/10
/Rating
- 70% new oak
- VCC for wine lovers-tasting from bottle 375ml
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Deep purple
Nose
- Raspberry-Black Currant
- Graphite-Toasty Wood
- Violets-Touch Of Menthol
- Dark Chocolate-Tobacco
Taste
- Freshness-Juicy
- Silky-Powerful
- Harmony-Fine Tannins
- Long Aftertaste

Tasting Date: 12 December 2020
Chateau Lalande Borie
/Wine Name
Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon
/Grape Varietal(s)
France – Bordeaux - St Julien
/Where’s it From
2017
/Year
5/10
/Rating
- 30% new oak
- 12 months in oak
- Lost 50% of the crop
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Purple color-Ruby hue
Nose
- Red Cherries-Black Currant
- Cinnamon
- Red Roses-Mint
- Dark Chocolate-Tobacco
Taste
- Smooth Tannins
- Elegance-Finesse
- Nice Freshness
- Good Finish

Tasting Date: 12 December 2020
La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou
/Wine Name
Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot
/Grape Varietal(s)
France – Bordeaux - St Julien
/Where’s it From
2017
/Year
5/10
/Rating
- 60% new oak
- 12 months in oak
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Deep purple color
Nose
- Blackberries-Fig
- Violets-Anise
- Black Pepper-Cassis
- Chocolate-Tea
Taste
- Fresh-Spicy-Salty
- Earthy
- Solid Tannins
- Richness

Tasting Date: 12 December 2020
Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou
/Wine Name
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
/Grape Varietal(s)
France – Bordeaux - St Julien
/Where’s it From
2017
/Year
5.5/10
/Rating
2nd Grand Cru Classe in 1855
- 100% new oak
- 18 months in oak
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Deep purple-Dark color
Nose
- Black Fruits-Violets
- Coffee-Cassis-Tea
- Spice Personality
- Graphite-Lead Pencil
Taste
- Opulent-Fleshy-Elegant
- Lavish Character
- Silky Tannins
- Fresh & High Aftertaste

Tasting Date: 10 December 2020
Chateau Pontet Canet
/Wine Name
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot
/Grape Varietal(s)
France – Bordeaux - Pauillac
/Where’s it From
2017
/Year
6.5/10
/Rating
5th Grand Cru Classe in 1855
- 50% new oak
- 35% Amphora
- 15% one year old oaK
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Deep ruby color
Nose
- Cherry-Plum
- Baked Vanilla-Cassis
- Hint of Graphite-Tobacco
- Violets-Cloves
Taste
- Velvety-Smooth
- Savory in Mouth
- Delicious-Silky Tannins
- Persistent Aftertaste

Tasting Date: 09 December 2020
Chateau Pontet Canet
/Wine Name
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot
/Grape Varietal(s)
France – Bordeaux - Pauillac
/Where’s it From
2006
/Year
5.5/10
/Rating
5th Grand Cru Classe in 1855
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Purple color
Nose
- Black Fruits
- Crushed Violets
- Graphite –Coffee
- Earthy Character
Taste
- Pure-Vivacious
- Perfect Balance
- Silky Tannins
- Soft Aftertaste

Tasting Date: 08 December 2020
Chateau Pontet Canet
/Wine Name
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot
/Grape Varietal(s)
France – Bordeaux - Pauillac
/Where’s it From
2008
/Year
5.5/10
/Rating
5th Grand Cru Classe in 1855
- 60% new oak
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Deep purple color
Nose
- Black Fruits-White Pepper
- Cassis-Graphite
- Herby Character
- Charcoal-Tobacco
Taste
- Crisp Acidity
- Good Definition
- Consistent-Harmonious Finish
- Fine tannins

Tasting Date: 07 December 2020
Chateau Pontet Canet
/Wine Name
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot
/Grape Varietal(s)
France – Bordeaux - Pauillac
/Where’s it From
2011
/Year
5.5/10
/Rating
5th Grand Cru Classe in 1855
- 60% new oak
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Deep purple color
Nose
- Black Currant-Vanilla
- Cassis-Acacia Flower
- Forest Floor-Truffle
- Graphite
Taste
- Elegant-Richness
- Smooth Tannins
- Suppleness
- Nice & Spicy Aftertaste

Tasting Date: 06 December 2020
Chateau Pontet Canet
/Wine Name
Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot
/Grape Varietal(s)
France – Bordeaux - Pauillac
/Where’s it From
2014
/Year
6/10
/Rating
5th Grand Cru Classe in 1855
- 10th Biodynamic Vintage
- white
- red
- rose
- sparkling
- still
Appearance
- Ruby Color
Nose
- Cherry-Plum-Cassis
- Violets
- Lead Pencil
- Tobacco-Dark Chocolate
Taste
- Sexy Texture
- Robust-Complexity
- Juicy-Vivacious
- Smooth & Long Finish