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.

Black cherry and damson fruit, feels like it has reached a good level of maturity, even traces of cocoa bean and espresso. No chaptilisation. Mikaël Georges technical director, 40% new oak. 3.64 pH. 35 hl/ha. 5.3% press wine. Harvest 18 September to 2 October.

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.

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.

54% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon. 35 hl/ha. Cask sample. More Cabernet than usual hence the leafy, dark-fruit notes. Long, linear and structured but lacks a bit of stuffing. Acidity makes it strict as well. (JL)