Château Nénin 2006

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Château Nénin 2006

Tasting

Color
This wine reveals a beautiful deep ruby red hue, gently enriched with garnet highlights over the years. Its brightness and visual density reflect a fine concentration.

Nose
Particularly expressive, the bouquet opens with aromas of well-ripened black fruits such as cherry, plum and blackcurrant. Over time, it reveals a beautiful tertiary complexity blending notes of cedar, undergrowth, blond tobacco and truffle, all underscored by delicate spicy and floral touches.

Palate
The attack is fresh and silky, introducing a dense, solidly structured texture. The tannins, remarkably fine, are now perfectly smooth and integrated. The whole is ample and powerful, extending into a persistent finish marked by black fruit and an elegant mineral thread.

Food and Wine Pairing
This vintage pairs wonderfully with grilled or roasted red meats, such as beef fillet or a rack of lamb. Its aromatic complexity also enhances slow-cooked dishes, furred or feathered game, as well as recipes featuring mushrooms or truffle. To end the meal, well-aged hard cheeses will accompany it perfectly.

Serving and Cellaring
To fully appreciate this vintage, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 17 and 18°C. Aerating it for one to two hours before tasting, or gently decanting it, will be beneficial. Having reached a fine maturity, this wine can be enjoyed now or cellared until around 2030.

Other Characteristics
This vintage has an alcohol content of 13.79%. Its total acidity is 3.21 g H2SO4/l, with a pH of 3.65 and a total polyphenol index (TPI) of 67.

The Elegance and Power of a Great Pomerol Wine

The Estate
Located in the renowned wine region of Bordeaux, the estate was founded in the 18th century under the impetus of the Demay family. Today, this prestigious estate is run by Jean-Hubert Delon, whose family acquired the property in 1997. With its 32 hectares, the estate stands out for its exceptionally large size for the appellation. Thanks to major restructuring carried out by the current owners, the estate is now renowned for producing age-worthy wines that harmoniously combine power, freshness and refinement.

The Vineyard
The vines flourish on the southwest-facing slopes of the highest plateau in Pomerol. This exceptional terroir consists of deep gravel and clay, resting on a subsoil rich in iron-rich crasse de fer. The top of the plateau is dominated by clay, while the slopes are more gravelly. Around 27 years old, the vines are harvested by hand. This mosaic of soils gives the grapes natural power, great freshness and beautiful tannic finesse.

The Vintage
The year began with a rather cool spring, followed by a mild May that allowed for optimal flowering. The summer season was marked by a particularly hot July, contrasting with a dry and refreshingly cool August. Early September brought warm, dry weather, punctuated by a few timely showers just before the harvest, which took place under excellent conditions between September 12th and 21st.

Winemaking and Ageing
After a rigorous manual sorting, the grapes from the different plots are vinified separately to preserve the identity of each terroir. The blend is then crafted with precision. The wine is finally given a meticulous aging in barrels, with the proportion of new oak carefully adjusted to enhance the fruit without masking it.

Grape Varieties
76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc