2025 Nenin
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The 2025 Nenin was picked early from September 2, the fruit sorted via a density sorting machine, yields at 21 hl/ha and matured in 40% new oak. It has quite a potent nose for a Deuxième Vin, with black plum, hints of star anise and white pepper. This has much more delineation than the Fugue. The palate is medium-bodied with quite succulent ripe blackberry, strawberry and citrus notes, a little chewy on the mid-palate, modest length, although not the most complex Nénin that I have tasted on the finish. But a decent, solid Pomerol nonetheless.
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Neal Martin
James Suckling
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Ripe black cherries, chocolate, scorched earth, melted crayons, tobacco, and camphor all emerge from the 2025 Château Nénin, a classic Pomerol in the making with a blend that's heavily slanted toward Cabernet this year. Based on 62% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon that's being raised in 40% new barrels, the goal here is ultimately a 50/50 split between Merlot and Cabernet (both Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon). Checking in at 13.4% alcohol with a pH of 3.6, it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a round, lush, expansive mouthfeel, ample mid-palate volume, wonderful balance, and a great finish. The quality at Nenin continues to impress.
Flowers, mint, tobacco, licorice and plums fill the perfume. The palate is vibrant, almost, crisp, and juicy, with a round, creamy, black cherry, chocolate, plum,, licorice, and mint dominated finish. 13.4% ABV. Drink from 2029-2050.
A solid red with lots of berry and milk chocolate character and chewy tannins, but itâs still in balance, with a caressing texture and a flavorful finish. Follow this.