Chateau Nenin 1997, Pomerol (1x75cl)

A Merlot-led Bordeaux from Pomerol on the right bank, with close to 30 years in bottle. Bottles of this age differ depending on storage history, so approach it as a mature wine rather than expecting a fixed profile.

Stand it upright the day before, open it carefully and decant off the sediment. Right bank Bordeaux of this age tends to suit a quiet dinner with roast meat or aged cheese more than a big noisy table.

Tasting notes

Mature Pomerol typically leans to dried plum, truffle, tea leaf and a soft, rounded texture, with tannins mostly settled. Mature bottles can shift noticeably over the first hour.