2020 Chateau Nenin, Pomerol
This has real purity, with blackcurrant pastille, graphite and liquorice root. A touch of reduction at first, opening to show cleanly-spliced raspberry and blackberry fruit, excellent quality. A ton of potential, still reserved and holding itself back (this will remain in barrel until early summer 2022). 38hl/h yield. 3% amphora for ageing for the 1st time with 45% new oak.
2020 Chateau Nenin, Pomerol
This has real purity, with blackcurrant pastille, graphite and liquorice root. A touch of reduction at first, opening to show cleanly-spliced raspberry and blackberry fruit, excellent quality. A ton of potential, still reserved and holding itself back (this will remain in barrel until early summer 2022). 38hl/h yield. 3% amphora for ageing for the 1st time with 45% new oak.
| Producer | Chateau Nenin |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Pomerol |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 14.00% |
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Excellent quality, kicking off with graphite and slate, juicy blackberry and damson fruit, with plenty of luscious Pomerol signature, combined with the more serious, tannic face of Nenin. 40% new oak, 3.65ph. Harvest September 8 to 23. An upscore from En Primeur. 38hl/h yield. 3% amphora for ageing for the 1st time with 45% new oak.
94 Points / Drinking 2025 - 2036
By Jane Anson / February 2023
Vinous
The 2020 Nénin impresses with its density and backbone. At the same time, the 2020 possesses terrific freshness. As always, Nénin has a high percentage of Cabernet Franc (32%). At times, the Merlot and Franc aren't so well put together in the early going, but that is not at all an issue in 2020. I especially admire the wine's focus and overall sense of vibrancy. A host of floral, savory and mineral notes linger on the salivating finish. There's plenty to look forward to here.
92-94 Points / Drinking 2028 - 2045
By Antonio Galloni / June 2021
Vinous
The 2020 Nénin is compelling from bottle. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, cinnamon, spice, leather and incense give the 2020 tons of aromatic and flavor complexity. The 2020 offers a striking balance of textural richness and vibrancy. I very much admire the energy and overall class here.
94 Points / Drinking 2025 - 2034
By Antonio Galloni / February 2023
Vinous
The 2020 Nénin now comes exclusively from the Pomerol plateau. It was picked September 8–16 for the Merlot and September 21–23 for the Cabernet Franc, and raised in 40% new oak. Whereas the Fugue de Nénin is open and expressive, clearly the Grand Vin cares little for showing its wares at this early stage, remaining tight-lipped for an hour before almost reluctantly opening with blackberry, thyme and gravelly scents, all well defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and a fine bead of acidity. The Cabernet Franc imparts welcome pepperiness toward the latter half – not a million miles away from Trotanoy. This trait turns more toward a pencil lead note with continued aeration. A serious Pomerol that deserves 5–7 years in the cellar, but has the substance to give 30 years of drinking pleasure.
92-94 Points / Drinking 2027 - 2050
By Neal Martin / May 2021
Vinous
The 2020 Nénin, which was matured in 40% new oak, has an attractive nose with mulberry and raspberry fruit, touches of truffle and warm gravel percolating through with time. I like the purity here. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins on the entry, crisp acidity, almost brittle in texture at the moment. Nicely focused, the 32% Cabernet Franc imparts a pleasing pepperiness towards the finish. This has a spring in its step, yet there is also a sense of seriousness that maybe was missing in older vintages. Worth seeking out.
92 Points / Drinking 2027 - 2050
By Neal Martin / February 2023