Château Nenin - Pomerol

93 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
Château Nenin - Pomerol - 2010 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Château Nenin - Pomerol

93 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
94 points - The Wine Advocate
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The 2010 Nenin is a blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it charges out of the gate with bold Black Forest cake, plum preserves and licorice scents followed by Chinese five spice and potpourri nuances with a waft of fallen leaves. Full-bodied, the palate has great richness and depth with firm, velvety tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and savory.
The 2014 Nenin was a bit of a whipcracker when I tasted it from barrel, so I was intrigued to find whether it would replicate that performance now in bottle. The bouquet is very well defined, perhaps more minerally and taut than previous vintages with truffle-tinged red berry fruit unfurling in the glass. There is also a potent tang of the sea (kelp or oyster shell perhaps). The palate is very well balanced, supple in the mouth, but it exerts a pleasant grip in the mouth and much more purity than vintages tasted over the 1990s and 2000s. This builds on that promise in barrel and is really quite a lovely Pomerol deserving of its newly designed label.
The 2015 Nenin is a blend of 67% Merlot and 33% Cabernet Franc, cropped at 37 hl/ha between 17 September and 5 October over nine picking days. The alcohol arrives at 14.3%. Matured in 35% new oak, it sports a precise and elegant bouquet. This is a more nuanced Nenin compared to recent vintages whereby the Merlot is more expressive than the Cabernet Franc at present. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin. This is very well balanced, a more sophisticated Nenin than in recent years, due to Jean-Hubert Delon's decision to deselect some worthy parcels into the deuxième vin. There is an attractive sappiness towards the finish that lingers nicely in the mouth. I would just like to see that Cabernet Franc finding its voice by the time this 2015 is in bottle, but this Nenin has very good potential. One to watch.
The 2018 Nenin is a blend of 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Franc, weighing in at 14.6% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, the nose explodes with bombastic notions of baked black plums, stewed cherries and boysenberries with suggestions of licorice, eucalyptus, clove oil and hoisin. The medium to full-bodied palate has a lovely line of freshness lifting the ripe, rich, dark fruit layers, framed by plush tannins, finishing with lingering exotic spice notes.
Type:
Red
Country:
France
Region:
Bordeaux
Appellation:
Pomerol
Producer:
Château Nenin

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Château Nenin

Château Nenin

Château Nenin is a renowned wine producer located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a rich history dating back to the 16th century when...

Château Nenin is a renowned wine producer located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a rich history dating back to the 16th century when it was owned by the Nénin family. In the 19th century, the property was acquired by the Despujol family who expanded the vineyards and modernized the winemaking facilities.

Today, Château Nenin is owned by the Delon family, who also own the famous Château Léoville Las Cases in Saint-Julien. The estate covers 32 hectares of vineyards, planted with predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes. The vineyards are situated on a plateau of gravel and clay soils, which are ideal for producing rich and complex wines.

Château Nenin produces two wines: the grand vin, Château Nenin, and the second wine, Fugue de Nenin. The grand vin is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, aged in oak barrels for 18 months. The wine is known for its deep ruby color, complex aromas of black fruit, spice, and tobacco, and its full-bodied, velvety texture. The Fugue de Nenin is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, aged in oak barrels for 12 months. This wine is lighter and more approachable than the grand vin, with aromas of red fruit and a smooth, fruity palate.

Château Nenin is known for producing wines that are elegant, complex, and age-worthy. The wines are highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts around the world. The estate has received numerous accolades and awards for its wines, including a 94-point rating from Wine Spectator for the 2016 vintage of Château Nenin.

Overall, Château Nenin is a producer that embodies the rich history and tradition of winemaking in Bordeaux. Its wines are a testament to the skill and expertise of the winemakers, and the unique terroir of the Pomerol appellation. Whether you are a collector or a casual wine drinker, a bottle of Château Nenin is sure to impress.

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Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90...
Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry, medium- and full-bodied red Bordeaux Blends that established its reputation.

The finest (and most expensive) of these are the wines from the great châteaux of the Haut-Médoc and the Right Bank appellations Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former is focused (at the top level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter pair on on Merlot.

The legendary reds are complemented by high-quality white wines based on Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. These range from dry whites to challenge the best from the Burgundy region (Pessac-Léognan is particularly renowned) to the sweet, botrytized nectars of Sauternes.
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Pomerol

Pomerol is a small wine appellation located in the Bordeaux region of France. It is known for producing some of the most sought-after wines in the world, particularly...

Pomerol is a small wine appellation located in the Bordeaux region of France. It is known for producing some of the most sought-after wines in the world, particularly its red wines made from the Merlot grape.

The history of Pomerol dates back to the Roman era, when the area was known for its fertile soils and ideal climate for grape growing. However, it wasn't until the 19th century that Pomerol began to gain recognition for its wines. In 1855, Pomerol was not included in the famous Bordeaux Wine Official Classification, which was a list of the best wines in the region. This was largely due to the fact that Pomerol was a relatively unknown appellation at the time. However, this did not deter the winemakers of Pomerol, who continued to produce exceptional wines that would eventually gain worldwide recognition.

The style of production in Pomerol is unique compared to other wine regions in Bordeaux. The vineyards are relatively small, with many of them being family-owned and operated. The winemakers in Pomerol focus on producing high-quality wines that are reflective of the terroir, or the unique characteristics of the soil and climate in the region. The Merlot grape is the dominant variety grown in Pomerol, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon also being grown.

The typical wines from Pomerol are red wines that are rich, full-bodied, and complex. They are known for their deep, dark color and intense aromas of black fruit, such as blackberry and black cherry. On the palate, Pomerol wines are often described as having a velvety texture, with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. The tannins in Pomerol wines are typically soft and well-integrated, making them approachable even when young.

Some of the most famous wines from Pomerol include Château Pétrus, Château Lafleur, and Château Le Pin. These wines are highly sought-after by collectors and wine enthusiasts around the world, and can command prices that are among the highest in the wine industry.

In conclusion, Pomerol is a unique and special wine appellation that produces some of the most exceptional wines in the world. Its history, style of production, and the grapes grown there all contribute to the distinctive character of Pomerol wines. If you are a fan of red wine, particularly Merlot, then Pomerol is definitely an appellation to explore.

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