Fugue de Nénin - Pomerol 2021

matthewjukes.com

16,5 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe8/2/2022

Lovely and refreshing, this is a plum and cherry style of Fugue. Not too raw nor too lean, considering this comes from the sandier sites on the property, there is undoubtedly some heightened acidity here, and the feel is of a gentle red-fruited beauty with a dangerous side to its character. The finish will soften more during élévage, and it will need just a bit more time than usual to soften. 16.5

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/8/2022

Fresh and bright fruit with crushed berry, currant and some orange peel. Medium body. Vivid finish. Second wine of Nenin.

Jeb DUNNUCK

89-91 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/2/2022

The second wine of Château Nenin, the 2021 Fugue De Nenin has lots of up-front red and black fruits as well as some herbal and tobacco notes. First made in 1997 and sourced from more sandy soils around the estate, it's medium-bodied, charming, up-front, and will be ready to go right out of the gate.

The Vintage Journal

91-92 / 100

byAndrew Caillard MWthe5/17/2022

Medium-deep. Fresh raspberry blackberry slightly brambly aromas. Lovely buoyant fruit on the palate with chalky firm/ slightly al dente tannins. Finishes firm with plentiful raspberry, dark berry fruits. Vigorous finish. 92% merlot, 8% cabernet franc. 15% new French oak. 13% alc

The Wine Cellar Insider

86-88 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/16/2022

Forward, savory red plums on the nose and on the medium-bodied palate helps create the backdrop for this early drinking charmer. Drink from 2023-2028. 86-88

Jane Anson

88 / 100

byJane Ansonthe5/13/2022

Vinous

86-88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/12/2022

The 2021 Fugue de Nénin, matured in 15% new oak, has a pretty, if simple, pastille-like bouquet with red cherries and cranberry scents, just a hint of blue fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with juicy ripe red fruit laced with white pepper, gentle grip and ample weight. It feels approachable, as a Deuxième Vin should be, with a dash of spice on the granular finish. Fine. 13.00% alcohol

Vinous

89-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2022

The 2021 Fugue de Nénin is supple, fruity and very easy to like. A burst of sweet red cherry, spice, blood orange and mint are front and center in this easygoing, wonderfully pliant Pomerol.

vvwine

88-89 / 100

byAdrian Van Velsenthe5/10/2022

92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc. Delikate Nase, dunkle Beeren, florale Töne. Im Gaumen schlank, fruchtig, nicht überladen, zugänglich und charmant, super schön zu trinken in seiner Jugend, ein Wein der für 3 bis 10 Jahre Spass machen wird. 2024-2032 (Verkostet im April 2022. Château Nenin)

Anthocyanes

89-91 / 100

byYohan Castaingthe5/6/2022

Assemblages réalisés. 2/3 de la production. 15 % de barriques neuves. Très joli bouquet de fruits noirs frais, de cassis, de mure avec une pointe florale. Gourmand et frais. Pointe graphite à l'aération. Légère amertume en bouche avec une belle tension, des tanins structurants et enveloppants et une structure d'ensemble parfaitement équilibrée. Plus tendu que d'habitude, reste toutefois très beau.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byWilliam Kelleythe4/29/2022

Anything that didn't make the cut was sold off in bulk, so the 2021 Fugue de Nenin is the result of a severe selection. Offering up aromas of sweet berries, cassis and burning embers, it's medium-bodied, fleshy and charming, with melting tannins and a pure finish.