Tasted at Leoville Las-Cases. The Nénin 2011 is a blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc with 17% pressed wine cropped at 44 hl/ha. I do like the nose of this Nénin that has fine delineation and more purity and focus than exhibited upon recent vintages; the minerality more tangible. The palate is fresh and vibrant with silky smooth tannins, good acidity, lovely crescendo of flavours and great tension on the finish. This is a very fine Nénin, one that perhaps finally realizes the potential of its terroir. Tasted April 2012.

A wine with lots of orange blossom and bright acidity. Full body, with firm tannins and a creamy texture. Intense acidity on finish.

Nicely focused plum and steeped cherry notes with elegant hints of violet and sweet spice on the finish. Silky feel.-J.M.

A blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc, the 2011 Nenin reveals a Medoc-like style of nicely delineated, medium-bodied black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with hints of flowers and earthy/mineral notes. Impressive purity, good texture and a decent finish suggest it will drink well for a decade.

Drink 2016-2028 22% Cabernet Franc, 78% Merlot. 25% new oak. Intense black cherry colour. Again that graphite fragrance but really juicy and alive and fluid. Bright and full of life. 'Médoc style of Pomerol' suggests Steven Spurrier and that's quite a good description. Upright and tight and fresh. Very scented on the palate, long but elegant too. (JH) 13.7%