CHÂTEAU NÉNIN
2022 Pomerol
64% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Franc. 39% new oak. 14.28% alc. 33 hl/ha. 65 IPT. 3.69 pH. 7% press wine Harvested 1 – 23 September This is a much more concentrated wine than last year’s 2021, with a superb density of flavour and a darker hue than any Nénin I have seen. Alongside this decadent intensity of black fruit, there is still freshness and crunch, all balanced by invigorating tension throughout. Medium-weight and with admirable power, this is not a spicy wine but a bright, shining style with an almost minty fresh edge that brings in redcurrant top notes above the intensity of the core. Very few tannins are on display, so I anticipate this wine kicking off much earlier in its life than expected. Rating: 18.5 Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (May 2023)
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A plush, well wrapped wine with plentiful substance and a silky texture. At the same time it has a vertical, almost strict profile. As to the aromas, black fruit is laced with graphite, additionally giving off fresher intonations of red fruit and flowers. There is a significative proportion of 36% cabernet franc and the velvety texture of the well-integrated, luxurious yet firm substance is quite admirable. This is impressive. Rating: 94-96 La Revue du Vin de France (May 2023)
64% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample. Deep crimson hue. Fresh and floral with just a hint of oak. Ripe core and smooth tannins with decent length on the finish. A touch warm but reasonable balance. Needs to knit. (JL) 14.3% Drinking range: 2028 - 2040 Rating: 16.5+ James Lawther MW, www.JancisRobinson.com (May 2023)
A juicy and crunchy red with blackberry, chocolate, hazelnut. Mocha. Full to medium body with a creamy texture. Lots going on here. 64% merlot and 36% cabernet franc. Rating: 94-95 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2023)
A blend of 64% Merlot and 36% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Nenin delivers aromas of cherries, violets, sweet berries and rose petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and fleshy palate that's rich, succulent and seamless, its ample core of fruit largely concealing its sweet, powdery tannins. Rating: 93-95 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (Apr 2023)
Château Nénin
Two things make Château Nenin standout from the rest of Pomerol – at 32ha it is considerably larger than most in in this crowded appellation; and Nenin has a real bona fide 19th Century château at its core rather than the more usual small shed. Infact it appears more along the lines of something one might find in the Haut-Médoc which is perhaps fitting as, since 1987, it has been in common ownership with Château Potensac and the great Saint Julien estate of Château Leoville Las Cases. As one might expect with such a noble stable-mate, quality has advanced rapidly in line with a lot of healthy investment in the estate. The vineyards are planted with 78% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon with an average age of around 30 years. The second wine is Fugue de Nenin.
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Ordering
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Confirmation
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Delivery
- Shipment to our bond (at LCB Creek Road) and insurance are included in the in bond price.
- Delivery is free to Lea and Sandeman / Elephant storage accounts, both duty paid and in bond.
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- Delivery of 2024 Bordeaux bought en primeur is expected during 2026. Delivery dates may vary as wines are shipped from Bordeaux at different times.
Practical notes - how it works
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Half-bottles, Magnums and larger bottles.
One of the additional advantages of buying en primeur is being able to order the wine in the format you want. While most of our listings are for 75cl bottles, we can source wines in any format that is offered by the Château. Please note that format requests cannot be changed once wines have been invoiced. Additional charges for special formats do apply and are as follows:-
- +£18.00 per case of 12 half-bottles
- +£30.00 per case of 24 half-bottles
- +£7.50 per case of 3 Magnums (2 bottles equivalent, 1.5 litres each)
- +£11.00 per case of 6 Magnums
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Storage Options:
Wines bought en primeur won't arrive in the UK until 2026. If you do not wish to take home delivery at that point, you may wish to consider where you would like the wines shipped. Lea & Sandeman offers duty paid and in bond storage through a dedicated storage company called Elephant Storage. For more details on the terms and fees associated with storage please go to our Storage Homepage or contact our private client team for more information.