2016 Chteau Nenin Fugue de Nenin, Pomerol, Bordeaux

ABOUT THIS WINE

Chteau Nenin Fuge de Nenin is the second label of Chateau Nenin, which is an unclassified, but highly regarded estate ofPomerol.

Fugue de Nnin was created and first sold in 1997. Fugue comes from sandy-clay soils found in the eastern part of the Chteau's vineyards, as well as from the young vines. This second wine is a typical example of the charm of Pomerol. Fugue is a reference to music; it means a repetition of the main theme. This name makes sense when you taste the wine - Fugue complements the tonalities of its older sibling extremely well, while providing its own attractive and entertaining rendition. The wines are smooth and silky and can be enjoyed earlier than those of the Grand Vin.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Chteau Nnin makes two wines that are both Merlot-dominantred blends. The first is the eponymous grand vin, the second is the Fugue de Nnin which was first sold in 1997.

Chteau Nnin is relatively large by Pomerol standards with 32 hectares (80 acres) under vine. Consistent with Pomerol and Bordeaux's right bank, plantings are dominated byMerlot at 76 percent, followed by 23 percentCabernet Francand 1 percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Planting density is high at 6300 to 7100 plants per hectare.

The estate is owned by Jean-Hubert Delon. He bought the estate in 1997 from his cousins-by-marriage, the Despujol family, who had run the chteau since 1847.

Delon revised the pruning and training methods, drained the land, replanted or uprooted vines, and modernized vineyard equipment. The cellars were extended and refurbished, and air conditioning was added. A new vat room with up-to-date equipment was added.

Nnin is the third winery owned by the Delon family and the only estate located on the right bank of Bordeaux. The other two areChteau PontensacinMdocand the esteemed second growthChteau Loville-Las Cases in Saint-Julien.