La Fugue de Nénin 2018

The elegance and indulgence of a second red wine from Pomerol

The estate

Owned by Domaines Delon, Château Nénin embodies, according to the Delon family, “the expression of a great age-worthy Pomerol.” Acquired by the Delon family in 1997, this 19th-century estate underwent a major restructuring that has elevated Château Nénin to the top of Pomerol today.

The vineyard

This Pomerol vineyard covers an area of 32 hectares. The vines are planted on a mosaic of terroirs composed of clay soils, siliceous gravel, quartz, granite, basalt pebbles, and iron-rich crasse.

The wine

Fugue de Nénin is the Second Wine of Château Nénin, produced for the first time with the 1997 vintage. Fugue contains a higher proportion of Merlot than its elder. It is thus more approachable while expressing the identity of Pomerol and the estate. Its name, Fugue, comes from the world of music—a fugue being a repetition of the main theme, which here is the Grand Vin Château Nénin. Fugue de Nénin is a hedonistic, indulgent, round, and silky wine that can be enjoyed earlier than the Grand Vin, yet still offers an extremely high level of pleasure.

The vintage

A vintage of strong climatic contrasts, 2018 in Bordeaux was marked by a wet winter followed by a mild and rainy spring. From July onward, summer set in, with radiant sunshine lasting until harvest time. The harvest began on September 13 and finished on October 10, taking place under ideal conditions with berries reaching perfect ripeness.

Blend

Merlot (88%) and Cabernet Franc (12%).

Characteristics and tasting tips for Fugue de Nénin 2018

Tasting

Appearance
This wine reveals a beautiful robe with a purple hue, shimmering with violet highlights.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet captivates with its intense fruit expression, literally bursting from the glass to reveal aromas of black cherry, redcurrant jam, and plum with chocolatey accents. The freshness of cedar notes, delicate floral hints of iris, and the minerality of graphite notes enhance the distinctive character of Pomerol’s identity.

Palate
On the palate, Fugue de Nénin 2018 delights with its delicious tannic structure, evolving into a juicy, indulgent mouthfeel full of freshness, finishing with lovely minty notes. A magnificent Pomerol from Château Nénin in a great vintage for Bordeaux.