| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
The Châtean Nénin 2005 is flamboyant and vivacious on the nose with red cherries, pomegranate, leather and a light marine influence. This let's it all hang out there. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe tannin, quite animally in style, a little feral with an easy-going, slightly savoury finish. This is just beginning to drink now and should give 15 or 20 years of pleasure.
Tasted blind. Dark ruby. Rich and velvety on the nose. Flattering but not the freshest. A bit of alcohol on the end. Notably supple.
Drink 2015-2028
Medium red. Currant, plum and mocha on the nose. Then nicely vinous in the mouth, with a rather serious underlying structure supporting the flavors of plum and chocolate. A bit stern but has good stuffing.
Round and soft on the palate. Crisp, fresh fruit. Fine, ripe tannins. %u2018Classic%u2019 rather than powerful in style. Drink 2012-2020.
This deep ruby/purple/plum-colored, powerful (14.2% alcohol) Pomerol was fashioned from a blend of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. One of the fattest Nenins yet made, it possesses supple tannin super-imposed with a Medoc structure, not surprising in view of the fact that this Pomerol is made by the same classic winemaking team responsible for Leoville Las-Cases. The 2005 Nenin exhibits plenty of sweet black cherry and plum-like fruit with a kirsch liqueur-like thickness. The tannins suggest it will require 4-5 years of cellaring, and should keep for 20-25 years.
A strong effort from Leoville Las-Cases’ winemaking team, the powerful 2005 Nenin (14.2% alcohol) was created from a blend of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc. Only 41% of the production was used. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by sweet cranberry, black cherry, and cassis fruit, impressive intensity, full body, low acidity, ripe tannin, and plenty of power and length. Although somewhat monolithic, it should develop additional nuances with 3-4 years of bottle age. It will last for two decades.
This is rich and powerful with seamless tannins and wonderful fruit. Full-bodied, with lots going on and a long, long finish. Gorgeous. Lots of fruit and toasted, smoky oak. This is very close to classic.
Pale crimson. Scented and round and sweet without exaggeration. A very nice whole. Even if it is not the most ambitious. 14%
Some sandpaper notes on the nose and then good freshness of very sweet, rather gamey fruit. Masses of fine tannins are responsible for an inky finish but there is vitality here. Drink 2014-26
