Fugue de Nenin Pomerol 2020 75cl

Silky Pomerol energy, with enough structure to keep you interested from first sip to last. Fugue de Nénin 2020 comes from Bordeaux’s Right Bank (Pomerol), and it drinks like the kind of red you pour when you want people to stop mid-sentence and go, “Wait, what is this?” It’s the second wine of Château Nénin, which means you’re getting serious know-how in the glass, just in a more instantly approachable, weeknight-to-dinner-party lane.

What makes it special is the balance between plush fruit and that unmistakable Pomerol backbone. You get generous, dark berry flavour up front, then the tannins show up to keep things focused, so it doesn’t turn into a fruit bomb. It’s a layered red wine that rewards a little attention, but it’s not fussy about it.

• Appearance: Deep ruby with a purple tint, looks rich and concentrated in the glass.
• Nose: Black cherry, ripe plum, violet, cocoa powder, and a touch of cedar and earthy spice.
• Taste: Dark fruit leads, then comes a savoury, chocolatey note, with firm, polished tannins and fresh acidity keeping it dry and sharp.
• Body: Medium to full-bodied, with a rounded texture that still feels structured.
• Finish: Long and gently grippy, lingering on dark berries, cocoa, and a quiet earthy note.

If you love Bordeaux reds that feel both plush and put-together, this is your zone. It’s great for anyone building a cellar (2020 has the stuffing for it), but it’s also ready to impress right now when you want a “real wine” moment without overthinking it.

Pomerol is tiny and wildly in-demand, so getting a legit bottle from this neighbourhood always feels like a bit of a flex. This one brings the classic Right Bank signature, ripe fruit, floral lift, and that polished tannin frame that makes the next sip feel mandatory.

Bring it out for steak night, roast lamb, mushroom-heavy pasta, or anything that loves a wine with both fruit and grip. It also plays well when you’re doing a cheese board and you want one bottle that can handle everything from aged cheddar to something funkier.

Fun Fact: Château Nénin has roots going back centuries in Pomerol, and today it’s owned by the same family behind Domaine Delon (Léoville Las Cases in Saint-Julien), which is part of why this “second wine” shows up with serious pedigree.