The 2016 Fugue de Nenin is a Bordeaux blend from the Pomerol sub-region in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Fugue de Nenin, this red wine has an alcohol content of 14.5% and is sealed with a cork closure. It is the second wine of the estate, composed of 79% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc.

James Suckling awarded the wine a score of 93, describing it as "dense and rich" with "dark berries, chocolate and hazelnuts." He noted its full body and round, chewy tannins while recommending that it needs "two or three years to soften" and suggesting to "try after 2023" (jamessuckling.com).

The wine also received favorable reviews from several other critics. Jeb Dunnuck rated it 90 points, praising its "elegant, medium-bodied, impressively balanced" character. He highlighted its "fleshy, forward style" and the presence of "classic damp earth, lead pencil, cedar, and tobacco aromas and flavors." Dunnuck described it as a "delicious, easy-drinking wine" that promises to "deliver ample pleasure over the coming decade" (jebdunnuck.com).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also scored the wine 90 points, noting its "deep garnet-purple" color and flavors of "plum preserves, baked black berries, and black cherries." The review mentioned additional aromas of "cigar box and pencil lead" and described the wine as "medium to full-bodied, plush and packed with black fruit and minty layers," finishing long (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).

Wine Spectator echoed this sentiment with another 90-point rating. The review highlighted a "seductive feel" with "velvety plum and raspberry compote notes," complemented by "light floral, anise and apple wood accents." The review recommended enjoying the wine from 2022 through 2032 and noted that 6,250 cases were produced (Wine Spectator).

Vinous' Antonio Galloni provided a similar score, describing the wine as "pretty and lifted," attributing this to the presence of 21% Cabernet Franc in the blend. Galloni observed "bright floral and savory notes" that enhance the "red berry fruit" in this "mid-weight, attractive second wine from Nénin" (Vinous).

Overall, the 2016 Fugue de Nenin is well-regarded for its balanced composition, elegant aromatics, and potential for aging, making it a noteworthy choice for Bordeaux enthusiasts.