Nicolas-Jay 'Affinites' Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, USA 2022 Chateau Margaux This is really energetic and

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

clover honey

The Nuits Saint-Georges Les Pruliers 1er Cru has a backward bouquet that demands coaxing

35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Nicolas-Jay 'Affinites' Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, USA 2022 Chateau Margaux This is really energetic andThe 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