Nicolas-Jay 'Affinites' Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, USA 2022 Atelier Finishes with noteworthy aromatic persistence

Finishes with noteworthy aromatic persistence

It’s round and rich in feel with soothing bubbles and a savory core of minerality supporting herbal-tinged green apple and exotic inner florals that form toward the close

This is one to treasure

Here there is just enough reduction to blur the nuances of the floral and citrus confit-scented nose

Absolutely exquisite in aroma

Nicolas-Jay 'Affinites' Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, USA 2022 Atelier Finishes with noteworthy aromatic persistenceThe 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