Nenin Pomerol 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Nenin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 68%, Cabernet Franc 32%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97–98; Wine Advocate (LPB) 94–96+; Jeb Dunnuck 94–96+; Vinous 92–94; Wine Spectator ~92; generally acclaimed by major critics

Tasting Note
Concentrated black and blue fruits—blackberry, cassis—plus graphite, violets, dark chocolate and baking spice. Silky yet firm tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-laced finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi/Korean BBQ, Szechuan-style beef, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Harvested 2020 (early–late September), fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, matured ~18 months in French oak barriques (≈40% new). Clarified and bottled after élevage.

Vineyard Info
Owned by the Delon family since 1997; ~32 hectares on the Pomerol plateau. Clay-gravel soils, high vine density; produces Château Nénin (Grand Vin) and Fugue de Nénin (second wine).