2006 Nenin
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Tasted at the château and then blind at Farr Vintners' tasting, the 2006 Nenin is actually exactly the same blend as the 2005, but I prefer this vintage. There is more freshness on the nose with redcurrant, cranberry, cedar and sous-bois aromas, dried herbs in the background. The palate is fresh on the entry with fine, supple tannin. There is good grip in the mouth, pencil shavings tincturing the black fruit with a satisfying, graphite-tinged finish. This is one of the few wines where the 2006 is clearly superior to the 2005 and it comes recommended. Tasted April 2016.
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Tasted blind. Blackish ruby. Lacks freshness on the nose but is much fresher on the palate. A little simple but lots of fruit and no excess of tannin. Quite forward. (JR)
Blackish ruby. Mild ripe black fruit on the nose. Sweet and a bit simple on the front palate. Really very timid compared with some, with a rather drying end. (JR)
High toned and directed but not complex. Just the concentration of Pomerol in a rather rustic package. Chewy finish. And overall a bit sickly. (JR)