Jamessuckling.com 87 / 100 par James Suckling le 19/02/2014 A fresh, fruity red with plum and dried-cherry character. Medium body with firm tannins and a fresh finish. Tangy acidity. Second wine of Nenin. Better in 2015.
Wine Spectator 87 / 100 par James Molesworth le 11/02/2014 A forward and elegant style, with raspberry and cherry coulis notes framed by a supple vanilla bean hint. Not deep, but pretty, offering a gentle finish. Drink now through 2018. 8,330 cases made.
Le Point 12,5-13 / 20 par Jacques Dupont le 17/05/2012 90% merlot, 10% cabernet franc. Nez prune, pruneau, vif, tannique, un peu cuit, pas très long. O= 2016 G= 8 ans
Wine Advocate 84-86 / 100 par Robert Parker le 30/04/2012 The 2011 Fugue de Nenin is a straightforward, one-dimensional, but attractive, elegant effort offering berry fruit and leafy herb characteristics as well as an easy-going finish. This blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc should drink well for 6-8 years.
TAST 15 / 20 par Bettane & Desseauve le 30/04/2012 88% merlot. Frais, bonne allonge sur un caractère de fruit très primeur, souple et charnu, assez simple.
Decanter.com 15,5 / 20 le 30/04/2012 Fragrant and fruit driven. Really attractive wine for early drinking. Clean, fresh finish. Drink 2015-2023.
Wine Advocate 87-89 / 100 par Neal Martin le 27/04/2012 The Fugue de Nénin is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. It has a light bouquet with floral raspberry and citrus fruit. The palate is smooth and harmonious on the entry with a nice savoury touch lent by the Cabernet Franc. It has pert acidity that lends it a fine crisp, focused finish that is better than recent vintages. Tasted April 2012.
Jancis Robinson 16,5 / 20 par Julia Harding MW le 23/04/2012 Drink 2016-2025 Driest vintage of the decade and nearly the warmest of the decade (overall), says Jean-Hubert Delon. 88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc. (More Cabernet Franc has been planted so they will soon have 25% Cabernet Franc in the blend.) 15% new barrels. Bright cherry red. Fragrant, graphite and red fruit. Zippy and fresh. Less alcohol and more acid than in 2010. Has that lovely Cabernet Franc freshness that stands out in 2011. Slight and attractive grain to the tannins. (JH) 13.7%
Wine Spectator 87-90 / 100 par James Molesworth le 10/04/2012 Bright, light, but with focused plum pit and cherry eau-de-vie notes and a splash of violet on the finish.—J.M.
Jamessuckling.com 85-86 / 100 par James Suckling le 01/04/2012 A wine with good balance and bright acidity. Lots of orange peel. Medium body, light tannins. Second wine of Nenin.