Nenin
The Delon family took over Chateau Nenin in 1997. They brought a wave of fresh air; building a new cellar and introducing pioneering winemaking techniques that were so successful for Las Cases. This Pomerol is now mellower, with richer fruit and enticing notes of cedar. This estate is on the rise.
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£172.55 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lovely, pretty fruit to this with a medium to full body and round tannins that fold nicely into the wine. It’s rich and layered. 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
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£1,051.27 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Very grapey on the nose, with mineral, tarragon and fresh flowers. Full-bodied, with very well-integrated tannins and a light vanilla, berry and milk chocolate aftertaste. Subtle and balanced. The best Nenin in years. Best after 2012. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94.0 |
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£1,033.32 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
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£693.84 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2017 Nénin only comes from the plateau as frost devastated the lower reaches. It has a well-defined bouquet, nicely focused with blackberry, briary and crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very refined, not as deep or as opulent as the previous vintage but chiseled and very focused on the peppery finish. Very fine, a Nénin that does not show off like the 2018 because (whisper it quietly), this is better. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
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£404.38 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is a special wine with unique black-cherry character and hints of hazelnuts. Full bodied, tight and totally melted together with the firm and ultra-fine tannins Extremely long. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
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£307.55 |
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James Suckling (97-98)This is from only the old vines in the clay and gravel soils on the plateau. Really fantastic. It’s medium-to full-bodied and the tannins just roll off the palate at the end. Dark fruit and spices. So long. One of the best modern wines from here? 68% merlot and 32% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
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£352.32 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Very fine tannins with a medium body and a fresh center-palate. Hints of spices and dried lemon peel. Bright and focused. Pretty fruit. Refined. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 94-95 (JS) |
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£407.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A juicy and crunchy red with blackberry, chocolate, hazelnut. Mocha. Full to medium body with a creamy texture. Lots going on here. 64% merlot and 36% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96 (JD) |
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£365.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)A gorgeous example of this château in Pomerol, the 2023 Château Nénin is a blend of 67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon that was aged 16 months in 40% new French oak. Ripe red and black fruits, chocolaty herbs, graphite, and damp earth all shine on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a rich, layered, textured mouthfeel, sweet tannins, and a great finish. I wouldn't be surprised to see this turn out to be the greatest Nénin ever produced. Drink 2028-2053. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£124.50 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Lovely, pretty fruit to this with a medium to full body and round tannins that fold nicely into the wine. It’s rich and layered. 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93 (WS) |
In Bond
£844.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Very grapey on the nose, with mineral, tarragon and fresh flowers. Full-bodied, with very well-integrated tannins and a light vanilla, berry and milk chocolate aftertaste. Subtle and balanced. The best Nenin in years. Best after 2012. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94.0 |
In Bond
£821.00 |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£541.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (93)The 2017 Nénin only comes from the plateau as frost devastated the lower reaches. It has a well-defined bouquet, nicely focused with blackberry, briary and crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very refined, not as deep or as opulent as the previous vintage but chiseled and very focused on the peppery finish. Very fine, a Nénin that does not show off like the 2018 because (whisper it quietly), this is better. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96-97 (JS) |
In Bond
£317.00 |
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James Suckling (96-97)This is a special wine with unique black-cherry character and hints of hazelnuts. Full bodied, tight and totally melted together with the firm and ultra-fine tannins Extremely long. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97-98 (JS) |
In Bond
£237.00 |
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James Suckling (97-98)This is from only the old vines in the clay and gravel soils on the plateau. Really fantastic. It’s medium-to full-bodied and the tannins just roll off the palate at the end. Dark fruit and spices. So long. One of the best modern wines from here? 68% merlot and 32% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 93-94 (JS) |
In Bond
£275.00 |
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James Suckling (93-94)Very fine tannins with a medium body and a fresh center-palate. Hints of spices and dried lemon peel. Bright and focused. Pretty fruit. Refined. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£318.50 |
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James Suckling (94-95)A juicy and crunchy red with blackberry, chocolate, hazelnut. Mocha. Full to medium body with a creamy texture. Lots going on here. 64% merlot and 36% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 96 (JD) |
In Bond
£283.50 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)A gorgeous example of this château in Pomerol, the 2023 Château Nénin is a blend of 67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon that was aged 16 months in 40% new French oak. Ripe red and black fruits, chocolaty herbs, graphite, and damp earth all shine on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a rich, layered, textured mouthfeel, sweet tannins, and a great finish. I wouldn't be surprised to see this turn out to be the greatest Nénin ever produced. Drink 2028-2053. |
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