Nenin Pomerol 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Nenin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.6%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 63%, Cabernet Franc 37%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 93-95; Wine Spectator 93; Vinous 93; James Suckling 96-97; Falstaff 95

Tasting Note
Deep purple fruit core: black cherry, plum and blackberry with lavender, licorice, menthol and warm spice. Full-bodied, concentrated, fresh acidity and firm, polished tannins; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck breast, aged hard cheeses (Comté), mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef noodle, soy-braised short ribs, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed, fermented in temperature-controlled vats with extended maceration; aged ~18 months in French oak (≈45% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Nénin (32 ha) owned by the Delon family since 1997; modernized cellars and consulted by oenologist Éric Boissenot; increasing Cabernet Franc for freshness and structure.