Nenin (Pomerol) 2006

91 pts Wine Advocate

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.

91 pts Wine Spectator

Bright crushed berry, chocolate and licorice aromas follow through to a full body, with ultra-refined tannins and a long, polished finish. There's a lovely texture to this wine. Best after 2013.

90 pts Wine Enthusiast

There is great depth of fruit here, combined with the velvet textures that come from ripe Merlot. At the same time, this wine has a structure at its heart surrounded by that generous, delicious, blackberry fruit flavor.