Chateau Nenin ist seit 1997 im Besitz der Familie Delon, bekannter als Inhaber von Leoville Las Cases. Seitdem wurde die Größe der Weinberge von Chateau Nenin von 32 auf 36 Hektar aufgestockt und im Jahr 2004 der Keller komplett renoviert. 2015 wurde die Weinbereitung deutlich verändert. Die Erntemengen auf Chateau Nenin wurden drastisch reduziert, die Trauben blieben länger an den Stöcken, um besser auszureifen. Der Rebsortenspiegel änderte sich in den vergangenen Jahren stark. Stand einst 20% Cabernet Sauvignon in den Weinbergen von Chateau Nenin, so ist der Anteil dieser Rebsorte inzwischen auf gerade mal 1% geschrumpft. Ansonsten wachsen zu 78% Merlot und 21% Cabernet Franc.
93-95+ THE WINEADVOCATE: "The 2019 Nenin is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, harvested from the 14th of September to the 8th of October. The alcohol weighs in at 14.45% with a pH of 3.59 and an IPT of 75. It is aging in French oak barriques, 45% new.
Offering up an opaque purple-black color, aromas of plum preserves, fresh blueberries and boysenberries explode out of the glass, closely followed by a perfume wave of lilacs, star anise, Ceylon tea, eucalyptus and chocolate box. The full-bodied palate is at once rich and sensuous as well as bright and refreshing, with a compelling interplay between spiced, preserved black fruits with lively fresh-berry accents and a racy backbone. The tannins here and wonderfully plush, and it finishes on a lingering anise note. There´s so much going on here and it all works together beautifully—a party in your mouth!"
18 WEINWISSER: "70?% Merlot, 30?% Cabernet Franc. Purpur mit rubinrotem Rand. Dicht verwobenes Bouquet mit dunklen Kirschen, Milchschokolade und Lakritze, dahinter ein Strauss Veilchen. Am Gaumen mit seidiger Textur mit stützendem Tanningerüst, eine elegante Rasse trägt den Wein. Im aromatischen Finale schwarzbeerige Konturen, pur und präzise. Tänzelnd bis ins mittlere Finale. Erinnert an den 2016er mit toller Balance. pH 3,60."
91-93 WINE ENTHUSIAST: "This Pomerol estate, owned by Domaines Delon, has produced a structured, dense wine, dominated by 70% Merlot. Rich tannins and black currant fruits are knit together by the wood aging that shows in the spiciness. The wine´s core of tannins is sure to give it aging potential."
17 JANCIS ROBINSON: "Dark fruit and floral notes. Fresher than Fugue. Plenty of energy and drive but less overt opulence. Firm and structured on the palate. Almost médocain in presence. (JL)"
94 DECANTER: "The layers of fruit come through strongly on the nose. Plum and raspberry richness wrapped up with raspberry leaf and sage, this just gently tiptoes through the palate. Extraction is careful and delicate and yet there is a lot of power. This is always a Left Bank style of Pomerol giving a restrained savoury feel with freshness and classicism. Opens slowly in the glass and needs time over ageing. In the cellar, they cut the extraction time down by half compared to 2018, because the skins were so thick. 40% new oak."
95-96 JAMES SUCKLING: "A beautiful young red with chocolate, hazelnuts and ripe berries. It’s full-bodied with round, juicy tannins. Mineral character to the wine. Smoky and chocolate notes, too. 70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc. Bright, focused finish. Persistent."
92-94 ANTONIO GALLONI: "The 2019 Nenin was picked from 14 September to 8 October and is matured in 45% new oak barrels. There is a splash more Cabernet Franc in the blend this year, 30%, which benefits this wine. It sports a very attractive nose that to my mind displays more delineation, more clarity than recent vintages. You could almost say that there is a lightness of touch, vivid red and blue fruit mixed with incense and blood orange. The palate is very well balanced with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and just the right amount of salinity. Aeration uncovers hidden spicy notes towards the sappy finish, leaving the mouth tingling after exit. This is an absolutely delightful, accomplished Nenin." - Neal Martin
91-93 ANTONIO GALLONI: "The 2019 Nénin is plump, juicy and very easy to like. Sweet red cherry, red plum, spice and sweet cedar are all laced together in this very pretty, nuanced Pomerol. Silky tannins add to its considerable immediacy, with bright floral notes that punctuate the finish with an extra kick of freshness. The 2019 is attractive, even if it feels a bit light."
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