Nicolas Jay Affinites Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Nicolas Jay
Label Name:
 
Affinites Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94, Wine Enthusiast 94, Wine & Spirits 94, International Wine Report 97, Jeb Dunnuck 93, James Suckling 92, Wine Spectator 92

Tasting Note
Bright lemon, green apple and quince with wet-stone minerality, brioche and toasted almond. Vibrant, saline acidity and a long, focused finish (fresh citrus pith and subtle cream).

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted halibut, lemon‑garlic halibut, roasted chicken, mushroom cream pasta, soft cheeses (brie, camembert). Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura prawns, richer sushi (tuna), lightly spiced Thai coconut curries, soba with mushroom sauce.

Production Method
Barrel-fermented with ambient/indigenous yeast in French oak; aged approximately 15 months (critic notes indicate use of neutral French oak for this vintage).

Vineyard Info
Nicolas-Jay is a partnership between Burgundian winemaker Jean‑Nicolas Méo and Jay Boberg, producing Chardonnay from estate and premium northern Willamette sites including Bishop Creek and Spirit Hill. Estate located in the Dundee/Newberg area.