Fugue de Nenin

2nd wine

Pomerol

2023

Blend

93% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc

Wine designation

Fugue de Nenin, Red, 2023
Category: Pomerol, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Serve with aged parmesan cheese, roast lamb or alongside gnocchi with a wild mushroom sauce.

Fugue de Nenin

2nd wine

Pomerol

2023

Tasting notes

A luscious character and balanced blend of ripeness and energy. The nose reveals aromas of juicy cherries and raspberries, layered with subtle notes of plums and a touch of delicate spices. On the palate, its moderate body and smooth tannins invite another taste, unveiling a silky texture with a full array of fruity flavors. This red wine is a showcase of elegance and liveliness, ideal for enjoying in its youthful peak.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 32 hectares
Soil composition: Primarily Oligocene deposits over gravel alluvial based soil with quartz, granite and basalt pebbles.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks.
Maceration technique: Vatting time 20-25 days in Stainless steel tanks.
Aging: Oak Barrels.
30% new oak
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 16,000 cases
Winemaker: Michael Georges
Consulting œnologist: Eric Boissenot

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

First established in the 19th century, owned by the Delon family for many years. Undergoing significant renovations and modernization in the 1990s under the guidance of Jean-Hubert Delon. In 1997, the later would purchase the estate from his family, increasing the focus on quality and innovation for the estate.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Sustainable agriculturally minded with the objective being to reduce the amount of phytosanitary treatments per season. The soil structure is maintained to improve the conditions for active microbial life.