"10% lost to the frost (while Fugue de Nénin was 70% frosted so the volumes are too small for it to be sold en primeur in this vintage). 42% Cabernet Franc, 58% Merlot. Harvested 12–29 September. A little more Cabernet Franc than usual because the lower parts of Nénin were frosted. They did not use the fruit from second-generation buds (harvested 8–12 Oct) because it was not phenologically ripe. This is already the final blend. 6.7% press wine. 35% new oak. pH 3.75, IPT 70, TA (sulphuric) 3.43 g/l.
Very dark with purple crimson. Lifted, lightly floral aroma and a charming dusty overlay. Quite dark on the palate, savoury and dark-fruited but also scented on the mid-palate. Oak is well integrated. Creamy texture, elegant and beautifully balanced. Juicy finish and good freshness and length. 13.5% Drink 2025-2035"

17 points, Julia Harding MW for jancisrobinson.com

"The 2017 Nénin contains more Cabernet Franc this year because of the frost damage. The grapes were picked from 12 to 29 September although the team did go back to inspect the second generation frosted vines two weeks later but the tannins were unsatisfactory and the fruit abandoned. This means that the overall production was just 15.5hl/ha, matured in 35% new oak with the alcohol at 13.50°. The nose is fairly uncomplicated compared to the last two vintages: red fruit, briary and a touch of desiccated orange peel. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannin, moderate depth, gentle in the mouth but missing a little structure towards the airy finish. It is a decent, early-drinking Nénin in the making although it lags behind the previous two vintages."

89-91 points, Neal Martin

"A creamy wine with a solid core of fruit and firm and silky tannins. Lots mineral and crushed-stone character. Full-bodied, rich and structured. Orange rind on the aftertaste. Less than 50% of the normal production. Solid finish."

93-94 points, James Suckling