2023 Nicolas-Jay "Affinites" Willamette Valley Chardonnay
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$49.95
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Decanter
Distinguished and elegant, this multi-site bottling from the broader Willamette Valley appellation brings together five vineyards, Spirit Hill, Von Oehsen, Pearlstad, L’Angolo and Bishop Creek. Subtle asian pear aromas are framed by saline minerality and a flourish of fresh white wildflowers. Exuberant and taut, the palate threads the needle between expansive lemon curd, macerated peaches and whisps of sea salt tinged freshness.
Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
Pear, flint, pine and thyme blossom aromas. A very flavorful wine with a medium to full body, a sweet and savory woodsy character, vibrant acidity and a long finish with a pleasing, honey-like note. A wine you want to revisit. Drink or hold.
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Jeb Dunnuck
From a blend of sites, including Bishop Creek, Spirit Hill, Von Oehsen, Pearlstad, and L’Angolo, the 2023 Chardonnay Affinites presents a bright yellow color and is a lovely blended wine with very subtle light reduction, featuring notes of wet stones, salted pineapple, and candied lemon. Aged in 26% new French oak for 13 months, it’s full-bodied and light on its feet, with an elegant and delicate chalky texture and a refreshing feel that’s also approachable now. Drink 2025-2032.
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Vinous
The 2023 Chardonnay Affinites wafts up with a pleasantly rich blend of almond custard, chamomile and gingery spice. Elegance and a soothingly round feel define the palate, with silken textures and opulently ripe orchard fruit balanced by a core of stimulating acidity. The 2023 finishes with tension, leaving behind nuances of nectarine and a lemony concentration that curls the tongue.
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Origin | Oregon, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| Alcohol Content | 13.5% |
| SKU | 2070908 |