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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 Nénin is redolent of dark cherry, plum, lavender, spice, menthol, licorice and new leather. The strong presence of Cabernets, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, in this vintage yields a Grand Vin that is quite different in style and personality from the Fugue. That has not always been the case. I have to say, this style for Nénin is quite appealing. The 2024 is a touch slender—that is inescapable—but the direction here is extremely positive. 04/2025

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Nenin includes 8% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on gravel soils, and is aged for 16 months in 40% new oak. It has a tertiary bouquet at first and takes a few swirls of the glass to find its feet, but touches of black plum and incense finally emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. The fleshy mid-palate gives way to a lightly spiced finish with a splash of soy. This should be quite approachable once bottled, and drink for ten to twelve years. 04/2025

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

A blend of 54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Nenin bursts with aromas of raspberries, cherries, licorice and rose petals. Medium-bodied, supple and lively, it's a fragrant, nicely integrated wine that represents a strong effort for the vintage. 04/2025

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2024 Château Nenin is 54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, all resting in 40% new oak. Ripe darker cherries, juicy cassis, graphite, and smoky, tobacco notes all emerge on the nose, and it's medium-bodied, with a supple, elegant mouthfeel and soft tannins. It's very much in the charming, accessible, well-made style of the vintage and estate. 05/2025

92

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur intense. Nez très aromatique, au fruité mûr. Juteux à l'attaque, suave en milieu de bouche, avec du goût et un toucher velouté, le vin file droit vers une finale de bonne longueur. Un profil inféré par le plus haut pourcentage de cabernet franc et de cabernet sauvignon recensé jusqu'alors. Assemblage : 54 % merlot, 38 % cabernet franc, 8 % cabernet sauvignon. Degré d'alcool : 13°2 - pH : 3,64 - IPT : 60. Rendement : 35 hl/ha. 5,3 % de vin de presse. 04/2025

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Zekun Shuai

James Suckling

Bright, scented and juicy, showing fresh berries and red cherries plus a beautiful floral expression. Quite refined and evenly packed with integrated fine tannins and a long, succulent finish. Good volume on its medium-bodied palate. Linear, honest and elegant. No saignee. 54% merlot, 38% cabernet franc and 8% cabernet sauvignon. The lowest proportion of merlot this year. 04/2025