Château Nenin 2011
• Domaine: Château Nenin
• Appellation: Pomerol
• Origin: Right Bank, Bordeaux, France
Chateau Nenin has been producing great wines in the heart of the Pomerol appellation with the Grand Vin being produced only on the very best parcels located on the plateau of Pomerol.
Its origins date back to the 18th century, when the Despujol family acquired the estate. Through the generations, the estate passed through several hands, until its acquisition by the Delon family in 1997. It was Jean-Hubert Delon, already owner of the famous Château Léoville Las Cases in Saint-Julien, who took the reins of Nenin, breathing new life into this historic property.
Under the management of the Delon family, Château Nenin is experiencing a spectacular renaissance. Jean-Hubert Delon, joined by his son Jean, undertook considerable investments to modernize the facilities while preserving the authenticity and charm of the estate. The vines are replanted, winemaking techniques are perfected, and a deep respect for the terroir and ancestral traditions guides each stage of production.
Today, it is Jean-Hubert Delon, with the support of his son Jean, who watches over the destiny of Nenin, perpetuating the family legacy with passion and determination. Their vision is to craft wines that reflect the very essence of this exceptional terroir, by carefully cultivating Pomerol's emblematic grape varieties, notably Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
The vineyard covers 32 hectares, but only 8 hectares are used to create the Grand Vin.
It’s composed of 70% Merlot and 30%. The vines are 27 years old on average. They were recently replanted following the buyout as the result of massal selection, carried out on vines from the Enclos de Leoville Las Cases.
Unusually for Pomerol, most plantings are in one block, which is surrounded on two sides by Chateau Trotanoy. There’s also a smaller plot near Le Pin.
Tasting Notes
"This is the Right Bank outpost of the Delon family that also owns Leoville Las-Cases. While they have made major improvements to Nenin, I feel it still has a Medoc-like personality in spite of the fact it is about 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. The 2011 Nenin displays an attractive, clean, raspberry and black currant-scented nose, good richness, and a Medoc-like firmness. It is a medium-bodied, pleasant 2011 to drink over the next 7-8 years." - Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rating: 86
LWIN | 1013573 |
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Stock Status | In Stock |
Appellation | Pomerol |
Vintage | 2011 |
Shipping Weight | 3.000000 |