2025 Nenin (Pomerol)

The 2025 Nenin was picked early from September 2, the fruit sorted via a density sorting machine, yields at 21 hl/ha and matured in 40% new oak. It has quite a potent nose for a Deuxième Vin, with black plum, hints of star anise and white pepper. This has much more delineation than the Fugue. The palate is medium-bodied with quite succulent ripe blackberry, strawberry and citrus notes, a little chewy on the mid-palate, modest length, although not the most complex Nénin that I have tasted on the finish. But a decent, solid Pomerol nonetheless. 90-92 points

The 2025 Nenin is packed with dark blue/purplish fruit, lavender, mocha, cloves, new leather, and incense. Rich and voluptuous in the glass, the 2025 is all charm. This is a pretty extroverted vintage for Nenin, but all the elements are nicely balanced. Soft contours frame the long, juicy finish. 90-93 points

The 2025 Nenin has turned out nicely, offering up notes of cassis, dark berries and mint, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, dense and layered palate that`s muscular and structured, with plenty of sweet tannin. The team hedged the canopies lower than usual this year to reduce evapotranspiration and used densimetric sorting to remove overripe berries. It`s a blend of 42% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. 91-93 points

Bright berry fruits, a lovely rich and fragrant grilled baking spice character on the aromatics, this weaves cumin, sandalwood, vanilla bean through the berry fruit. Great quality, with structure and ageing potential. Maxime Le Rumeur cellar master. 94 points