{"product_id":"2012-chateau-nenin-pomerol","title":"2012 Château Nénin, Pomerol","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet and Backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, purposeful and beautifully composed, the 2012 Château Nénin brings together ripe plum, blackberry and black cherry with rose petals, liquorice and a savoury thread of earth and smoke. Cocoa, roasted coffee and gentle nutty notes add depth around the fruit, while a subtle saline freshness keeps the aromas defined. This is Pomerol with substance and personality, combining generous fruit with a firmer, more classical bearing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is ample yet controlled, with fine-grained tannins giving shape to its rounded fruit and silky texture. Fresh acidity carries the wine through a persistent finish of dark berries, spice and savoury oak. Bottle age has given its structure time to soften and its flavours room to unfold, making this an appealing choice for the dinner table now. Well-stored bottles should continue to offer pleasure towards 2030, particularly alongside dishes that complement its richness and gently grippy finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunday lunch becomes a long afternoon, and the second helping deserves a proper claret.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast rib of beef, duck breast with a red wine reduction, rosemary-studded lamb shoulder, venison casserole, porcini and chestnut pie or aged Comté.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabernet Franc makes up a substantial 30% of this vintage, bringing aromatic lift and definition to Merlot’s generous fruit. That balance is central to Nénin’s appeal: a Pomerol with the depth and texture to satisfy immediately, and the structure to reward patience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56335421243777,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2012ChateauNenin_Pomerol.png?v=1790933426","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2012-chateau-nenin-pomerol","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}