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Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2021 Wine Review

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2021

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2021

Columbia Valley, Washington, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2023-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2021 Chardonnay is produced from 100% Chardonnay sourced from select sites throughout the Columbia Valley wine region. Interestingly, during the summer, Columbia Valley sees about two more hours of sunlight per day than California, allowing for fully ripened fruit, particularly for this warm 2021 vintage. Nights were cool, so grapes were able to maintain their fruit freshness and acidity giving fresh and vibrant apple, pear and citrusy flavours with some tropical fruit, vanilla and well-integrated oak spice notes to the wine. Chateau Ste Michele is the oldest winery in Washington and dates back to 1912.

Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken, pan-fried tempura shellfish, crab cakes, pork riblets.

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This Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay 2021 was reviewed on October 21, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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Produced from 100% Chardonnay, Chateau Ste. Michelle 2021 Chardonnay is dry, medium-bodied and vibrant with fresh pear, tropical fruit, vanilla and well-integrated oak spice flavours on the palate. Grapes were sourced from select sites throughout the Columbia Valley wine region, where they experience about two more hours of sunlight per day than California allowing for fully ripened fruit, particularly for this warm 2021 vintage. Nights were cool, so grapes were able to maintain their fruit freshness and acidity. Chateau Ste Michele is the oldest winery in Washington and dates back to 1912. - Community Wine Reviews

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