Nenin 2020 (750ML)

97 JS / 95+ WI / 95 FS / 94 JD / 94 VM / 94 JA / 94 DE / 93+ WA / 93-95 WE / 93-95 WCI / 16.5+ JR

#74 James Suckling's Top 100 Wines of France 2023

A very fine yet structured Nenin with racy and linear tannins that run the length of the wine. Black chocolate and orange peel. Medium to full body. Chocolate. Very long. Tight and intense. Real structure to this. 68% merlot and 32% cabernet franc. Needs five or six years to open and come around. - James Suckling

The 2020 Nenin is a blend of 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it rolls effortlessly out of the glass with gregarious notions of baked black cherries, stewed plums, and boysenberry preserves, followed by hints of candied violets, licorice, and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate has nice, firm, rounded tannins and bright acidity to support the generous fruit, finishing long and perfumed.-Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent

Deep dark ruby ​​garnet, violet reflections, deep core, subtle lightening at the edge. Fresh blackberries, black heart cherries, delicate herbal notes, some tobacco and nougat. Juicy, chocolatey texture, ripe plums, integrated tannins, good freshness on the finish, subtle sweetness in the aftertaste, good length, sure aging potential.-Peter Moser, Falstaff

An estate that seems to have hit new heights as of late, the 2020 Château Nenin is another beautiful, ripe, yet balanced and elegant wine from this château. Ripe black cherries, hints of cassis, leafy herbs, chocolate, and earth all define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with fine, integrated tannins and a great finish. I like it today, but this has two decades of prime drinking ahead of it.. - Jeb Dunnuck

The 2020 Nénin is compelling from bottle. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, cinnamon, spice, leather and incense give the 2020 tons of aromatic and flavor complexity. The 2020 offers a striking balance of textural richness and vibrancy. I very much admire the energy and overall class here.  - Neal Martin, Vinous Media

Excellent quality, kicking off with graphite and slate, juicy blackberry and damson fruit, with plenty of luscious Pomerol signature, combined with the more serious, tannic face of Nenin. 40% new oak, 3.65ph. Harvest September 8 to 23. An upscore from En Primeur. 38hl/h yield. 3% amphora for ageing for the 1st time with 45% new oak.-Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

Black pepper, liquorice, cedar, cinnamon, some dark chocolate on the nose, quite savoury and dark in nature. Floral and aromatic, with some potent black fruit aromas. Heady, smooth and succulent, quite mouthwatering but also a bit severe, the liquorice tang coming through and giving this a bit of potency. A touch woody and lacking in charm right now, but packs a punch and is glamorous. Structured for the long run.-Georgina Hindle, Decanter

Aromas of cherries, sweet berries, rose petals and orange rind introduce the 2020 Nenin, a medium to full-bodied, pure and lively wine with a deep core of fruit, powdery tannins and a penetrating finish. This serious, age-worthy Pomerol illustrates this estate's upward trajectory. - William Kelley, Wine Advocate

Barrel Sample. Big, ripe and smoky with already a good balance between the black plum fruits and the sweet tannins. The wine is certainly rich, given structure by the Cabernet Franc. The finish brings great freshness. — Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

Deeply colored, you find touches of cedar, flowers, licorice, herbs and dark plums on the nose. Bright, fresh, sweet and crisp, with a zesty, savory, dark red berry mid-palate and long, chewy, spicy finish, this needs some time to soften and develop. Give it 5-7 years in the cellar and enjoy over the next 2 decades. The wine blends 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Franc.-Jeff Leve, Wine Cellar Insider

Bright crimson hue. Ripe but fresh, the Cabernet Franc giving plenty of lift. Palate well defined, the tannins present but finely honed. Long and linear but with adequate fruit and freshness. Structured but not aggressive. Should improve further if it is fills out in the bottle.-James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson