2021 Nicolas-Jay ‘Affinités’ Willamette Valley Chardonnay

IWR97 The 2021 Affinités Chardonnay is aged for 25% new French oak barrels and displays a light lemon and straw core with a water rim. This is a scintillating and gorgeous Chardonnay from the winemaking wizards of Nicolas Jay that showcases what Chardonnay can be from Oregon. Grilled lemon citrus, singed herbs, and white nectarine merge with shades of white clay, wet stone, and pink grapefruit pith.
The palate is a perfect mélange of brioche, citrus, and sliced green apples with perfectly balanced acidity and a lengthy finish that doesn’t stop. About 590 cases were made. Highly recommended and editor’s choice. (Int’l Wine Report)
DEC94 Whispers of lemon curd and fresh mint soften the brace of crisp green apples and limes in this spirited and salt-licked Chardonnay produced by Jean-Nicolas Méo of Domaine Méo-Camuzet fame, music mogul Jay Boberg and American Winemaker Tracy Kendall