Nenin Pomerol 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Nenin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux (Right Bank).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (64%), Cabernet Franc (36%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Vinous (A. Galloni) 92. Neal Martin (Vinous/Wine Advocate) 90–92. William Kelley 93–94. James Suckling 93–94. Jeb Dunnuck 92–94. Jane Anson 93

Tasting Note
Blue/black fruits, plum, cherry and violet with cocoa, damp-earth and subtle spice; velvety texture, fresh acidity and smooth, polished tannins.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, soy-braised short ribs (galbi) or braised beef with star anise.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented in temperature-controlled vats; élevage c.12–18 months with ~35% new French oak.

Vineyard Info
Owned by the Delon family since 1997; estate ~32 ha on the Pomerol plateau. Produces Grand Vin Château Nénin and second wine Fugue de Nénin.