Open the Cellar
Ένα κελάρι θα αποτελεί πάντα σημείο αναφοράς για ένα οινόφιλο. Ανοίγουμε λοιπόν το δικό μας κελάρι και μοιραζόμαστε τις γευστικές μας εντυπώσεις.
Γευστικές δοκιμές, προτάσεις, αξιολογήσεις κρασιών.
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
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