93

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2022 Nénin is laced with dark cherry, plum, new leather, incense and mocha. Pliant and creamy, with terrific balance, Nénin is a charmer. The 2022 offers outstanding depth and fine balance, all of which make it a fine choice for drinking now and over the next 15-20 years. This is very nicely done. 01/2025

91

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2022 Nénin has mustered a tad more restraint and composure than when tasted from barrel. I would not describe it as amazingly complex, though it channels a kind of classicism that I appreciate, more so than other vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. Thanks to the expressive Cabernet Franc (36%) and graphite-infused finish, it's quite Left Bank in style. Afford this a couple of years in bottle. 01/2025

94

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Aromas of plums, dark berries, tobacco leaf and violets introduce the 2022 Nenin, a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy wine that's enveloping and pillowy, with good depth of fruit, sweet tannin and a suave, seamless profile. This blend of 64% Merlot and 36% Cabernet Franc is one of the finest Nenins produced in recent times. 03/2025

93

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2022 Château Nenin is medium to full-bodied, with ripe blackcurrants, spice, leafy herbs, and chocolate aromatics, solid mid-palate depth, and polished, nicely integrated tannins. Elegant and balanced, it has a refined, structured feel and plenty of length. It should evolve well for 15+ years. 02/2025

94

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et vive. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité, subtil et parfumé. Minutieux en entrée de bouche, très aromatique au milieu, le vin glisse, caresse, sur un corps élancé. Il fond, profond dans ses saveurs sur une bonne longueur, à la tannicité douce. 02/2025

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James Suckling

James Suckling

A plummy but complex and refined nose with some baking spices, cedar, hibiscus and ripe red cherries. Juicy and round, this has a linear, medium-bodied palate evenly coated with fresh fruit and silky tannins. 64% merlot and 36% cabernet franc. Drink from 2027. 01/2025