Chateau Nenin Pomerol 2016
$129.00
The 2016 Nenin is a gorgeous Pomerol. Supple and inviting, the 2016 offers quite a bit of immediacy. There is lovely freshness to the dark plum and blackberry fruit, while beams of supporting tannin give the wine its shape, focus and overall feel. There is a lot to like in the 2016.
James Suckling: 95 pts; Vinous: 93 pts; Decanter: 93 pts; WA: 92 pts.
About
Château Nénin’s vineyards grow on a single block of land with the exception of one plot. In Pomerol, where it is rare for an estate to exceed 10 hectares, Château Nénin’s vineyard is considered very large, with 32 hectares of vines in production. As a consequence, its terroir includes the many, diverse soils that characterize Pomerol. It is mainly made up of Oligocene deposits covered by Dordogne alluvial gravelly formations; siliceous clay and gravel, quartz, granite, iron-deposits and basalt pebbles. Château Nénin’s vineyards grow on the great clay-gravel terroirs of the Pomerol Plateau.
Chateau Nenin Pomerol 2016 is a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc picked from 18 September until 8 October at 37 hectoliters per hectare. For the first time, the Grand Vin includes the new selection of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from sections on the plateau that were replanted in 1999 and 2000. It has a lifted and generous bouquet with raspberry, wild strawberry and violet aromas, just a hint of clove emerging with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. There is a lovely savory/bell pepper note originating from the Cabernet Franc and there is very good depth and persistence on the finish.
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