Nicolas Jay Affinites Chardonnay 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Nicolas Jay
Label Name:
 
Affinites Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 92; Wine Enthusiast 92; James Suckling 92; Wine. com (Wilfred Wong) 94; 20% new French oak

Tasting Note
Citrus blossom, lemon curd and quince with baked apple and wet-stone minerality. Subtle toasted French oak, bright acidity and a creamy mid-palate lead to a focused, linear finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted chicken with herbs, mushroom risotto, seared scallops, shrimp scampi, grilled salmon; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, tempura vegetables, sushi (fatty fish), light Thai or Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Blend of Willamette Valley sites; fermented and aged in French oak (≈20% new). Blend assembled after barrel élevage with restrained oak and bottle aging for integration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Nicolas-Jay, founded by Jean-Nicolas Méo and Jay Boberg (est. 2013–2014). Sources estate Bishop Creek plus top Willamette sites (Maresh, Elton, Momtazi, Nysa); organic practices on estate.