Nicolas-Jay 'Affinites' Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, USA 2022 Chateau Margaux Chalky minerality and salinity

Chalky minerality and salinity

A sanguine nose glimmers with the tang of top soil and iron

Although an infant

35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

This is really energetic and lively with a spicy and smoky edge from the noble rot

Nicolas-Jay 'Affinites' Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, USA 2022 Chateau Margaux Chalky minerality and salinityThe Chardonnay version of L'Ensemble, the 2022 Chardonnay Affinites is a barrel selection and a vintage and appellation wine. It pours a brilliant yellow silver color and leads with notes of citrus oils, delicate toast, wet stone, white mushroom, and white peach. Medium bodied and approachable, it floats on the palate with good extract and should age with ease over the coming 6 8 years. 94 Pts Jeb Dunnuck