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Nicolas-Jay Affinites Chardonnay 2023

13% abv

Vol- 75cl

“The 2023 Chardonnay Affinites wafts up with a pleasantly rich blend of almond custard, chamomile and gingery spice. Elegance and a soothingly round feel define the palate, with silken textures and opulently ripe orchard fruit balanced by a core of stimulating acidity. The 2023 finishes with tension, leaving behind nuances of nectarine and a lemony concentration that curls the tongue.” 2025 – 2029
93 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous, July 2025

[uh-fin-i-tee] the relationship and connection between different elements. Each vintage of Affinités Chardonnay showcases the brilliance these individual sites can produce when masterfully tempered and blended, with the ultimate objective of encapsulating the true spirit of the vintage. Not an individual expression of one site, but rather a composition of shared connections from a special place captured in a moment in time. The chosen vineyards (Spirit Hill, Von Oehsen, Pearlstad, L’Angolo and Bishop Creek) are interwoven to reveal the delicate flavors and sheer beauty of the Willamette Valley.

Aromas of lemon flower and green melon leap from the glass, followed by a sweet tangerine rind and cereal note that’s exotic and intriguing. On the palate, an apricot pulp and grannysmith apple mingles with a stone-fruit minerality that is demanding of your attention. The wine is light on it’s feet, but generates a certain amount of power and tension that has become the calling card for every vintage of Affinites. The mid-palate is broad and expanding, while a clean line of acidity carries through a clean, bright finish.

Harvested: September 11-22 Harvest Brix: 22 Cépage: 100% Chardonnay Organic from AVAs: Eola-Amity, Dundee Hills, Yamhill-Carlton with vine Age: Up to 26 years Vendange: Hand-picked, 1/8 ton cherry bins, field and winery sorting. Vinified with Spontaneous native yeast in barrel, unfiltered, lightly fined Élevage: 13 Months, 30% new French oak

Cases Produced: 775

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£56.00inclusive of Duty and VAT

Limited stock, only 11 remaining

Oregon meet Burgundy, Burgundy meets Oregon with Nicolas Jay, the joint-venture between former record label boss Jay Boberg and Burgundy vigneron Jean-Nicolas Méo of Domaine Méo-Camuzet in Vosne. They have known each other since 1988 when Jean-Nicolas was studying in the United States, though it was a visit to the region in 2011 that reignited Jay's interest in the region. Jay told me that together they had spent a long time seeking the right kind of terroir in which to start their project, which they finally found in Bishop Creek Vineyard, which was formerly part of the source for Jason Lett's "Black Cap" label at Eyrie. They also recruited Seattle-born Tracy Kendall, who joined us for the tasting. She was an oenologist at Adelsheim for five years, having previously worked at Torii Mor and Cristom and in a twist of fate, she is back at Adelsheim since the Nicolas Jay wines are being vinified in their winery until they get their own up and running. The vines have been converted to organic viticulture, although both Jay and Tracy are doubtful they would ever convert to biodynamics. The fruit here is 100% destemmed and pressed slowly, higher temperatures allowed during fermentation to extract color and body. Jay also told me that from the 2017 vintage, they will have some Chardonnay, from grafted over Pinot Gris vines. "We tend to have lower alcohol levels at around 13.5%," Jay told me. "In 2015 it is even lower at 12.5%. We are the first or one of the first to pick in 2014 and 2015." In these early days, the production is 1,600 cases and currently sold in seven US States. Obviously, with someone like Jean-Nicolas partnering the project, there is an element of class to these wines, harmonious and nicely poised.

Reference #:
25591
Strength
13 ABV
Bottles per Case
6 bottles
Grapes
Chardonnay
Organic
Yes
Biodynamic
No
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Sparkling
No

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Deliveries are normally between 09.00 and 17.00 Tuesday to Friday and a signature is required on receipt of delivery. (We do not ship on a Friday for Monday delivery unless specifically requested to do so).

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If you are out a card is left, with an instruction to call the local depot to re-arrange delivery. Alternatively, you can inform us to “leave safe”, “leave with a neighbour”, “leave in garage” etc. and we will pass this information onto the courier. Please remember that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions, alcohol will only be left with persons over 18 Years Old.

A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.

We use Mailsafe packaging and double walled cardboard boxes for secure shipping of all bottles. Clear labelling marked FRAGILE is applied and all our despatches.

UK mainland deliveries are overnight from confirmation of despatch with the exception of the following postcodes where deliveries are made on a 2 to 5 day service from despatch : 

IV 3 to 11, IV14 to 28, IV 40 & IV 51 to 54, IV 63. KW 1 to 3 & KW 5 to 14. PH 33 to 41

 

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