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Nenin 2011
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Description
2011, one of the hottest vintages of this century, was above all marked by an exceptionally hot and dry spring leading to an extremely early flowering date. The very strong hydric constraints at the beginning of the summer season were moderated by a well distributed rainfall. The final maturity was thus reached with a high phenolic potential, whichever the grape variety. Decant 30 minutes before tasting.
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
This is the Right Bank outpost of the Delon family that also owns Leoville Las-Cases. While they have made major improvements to Nenin, I feel it still has a Medoc-like personality in spite of the fact it is about 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The 2011 Nenin displays an attractive, clean, raspberry and black currant-scented nose, good richness, and a Medoc-like firmness. It is a medium-bodied, pleasant 2011 to drink over the next 7-8 years.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted at Leoville Las-Cases. The Nenin 2011 is a blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc with 17% pressed wine cropped at 44 hl/ha. I do like the nose of this Nenin that has fine delineation and more purity and focus than exhibited upon recent vintages; the minerality more tangible. The palate is fresh and vibrant with silky smooth tannins, good acidity, lovely crescendo of flavours and great tension on the finish. This is a very fine Nenin, one that perhaps finally realizes the potential of its terroir. Tasted April 2012.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
A blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc, the 2011 Nenin reveals a Medoc-like style of nicely delineated, medium-bodied black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with hints of flowers and earthy/mineral notes. Impressive purity, good texture and a decent finish suggest it will drink well for a decade.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2011 Nénin has a loose-knit bouquet, almost Burgundy-like in style, with brambly red fruit (raspberry and crushed strawberry) plus a touch of sous-bois. The palate is quite sharp and a little rustic, particularly if you compare it to more superior, recent vintages. Slightly bitter on the finish, this Pomerol should be drunk in the near future.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
A wine with lots of orange blossom and bright acidity. Full body, with firm tannins and a creamy texture. Intense acidity on finish.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Fresh and tangy with citrus, berry and currant character. Full to medium body with firm tannins and a mineral finish. Better in 2017.
About the Producer
A terroir in the very heart of the Pomerol appellation... Chateau Nénin is one of the most beautiful estates in the appellation. The Grand Vin du Château Nénin is produced on the 8 hectares of the best clay and gravel parcels of the famous Pomerol Plateau. As soon as he bought the estate in 1997, Jean-Hubert Delon immediately undertook major work. Aware of the extraordinary potential of this estate, the vineyard was extensively restructured with new parcels planted with massale selection of the Cabernet Francs from the Léoville Las Cases enclosure. The production equipment have been completely rethought, extended and developed in order to produce the best wines out of the splendid grapes born on this exceptional terroir.
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