Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Chardonnay

8.61226 ratings
8.527 pro ratings
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. Pale lemon with aromas of stone fruits, oak and spices. On the palate simple flavors of apple and pear with toasty notes. Not overly complex this wine carries the fruit flavors to the finish with lively acidity on a medium ending.

Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. Pale lemon with aromas of stone fruits, oak and spices. On the palate simple flavors of apple and pear with toasty notes. Not overly complex this wine carries the fruit flavors to the finish with lively acidity on a medium ending.

Nov 17th, 2022
Eric Hwang

Soft apple notes, but the oak doesn't taste like it's well integrated. The finish is like I licked an oak plank.

Soft apple notes, but the oak doesn't taste like it's well integrated. The finish is like I licked an oak plank.

5 people found it helpfulJul 26th, 2014
Matthew Barnes

Fantastically drinkable. Nothing necessarily distinctive, but great overall.

Fantastically drinkable. Nothing necessarily distinctive, but great overall.

4 people found it helpfulApr 16th, 2015
Dave Ryan

Very good wine. Mellow, light but you can taste the fruity flavors. We had it with a salad and artichokes for dinner.
If you want a good Chardy at a good price, you won't go wrong with this choice.

Very good wine. Mellow, light but you can taste the fruity flavors. We had it with a salad and artichokes for dinner.
If you want a good Chardy at a good price, you won't go wrong with this choice.

4 people found it helpfulJan 29th, 2015
Petra

Gorgeous deep buttery Chardonnay - well done Columbia Valley!!

Gorgeous deep buttery Chardonnay - well done Columbia Valley!!

3 people found it helpfulSep 14th, 2016
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.4

Clean and well crafted, if a bit too sweet for me. Just fine for a warm-weather, open air get together in the park.

Clean and well crafted, if a bit too sweet for me. Just fine for a warm-weather, open air get together in the park.

2 people found it helpfulApr 9th, 2021
Charles S Johnson Jr

Enjoyed this wine especially after it approached room temperature. This was 2020 vintage at $8.

Enjoyed this wine especially after it approached room temperature. This was 2020 vintage at $8.

1 person found it helpfulDec 6th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. Was able to get another taste. Aromas of stone fruits, oak and spices. On the palate Apple and pear flavors with sweet toasty notes. Not overly complex this wine carries the fruit flavors to the finish with bright acidity on a medium ending.

Founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle is the oldest winery in Washington with some of the most mature vineyards in the Columbia Valley. Was able to get another taste. Aromas of stone fruits, oak and spices. On the palate Apple and pear flavors with sweet toasty notes. Not overly complex this wine carries the fruit flavors to the finish with bright acidity on a medium ending.

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2018
Tawnia Milligan- Beckwith

Always a great dinner white. Paired w snow crab wonderfully.

Always a great dinner white. Paired w snow crab wonderfully.

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2017
Chad Moroni

Not bad

Not bad

1 person found it helpfulJun 25th, 2017