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Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Chardonnay
Chateau Ste. Michelle · Washington · United States
$10.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Josh Cellars Chardonnay, is $13.99. If you want to spend less, Slow Press Wines Chardonnay is $1.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A medium-bodied, fruit-forward Chardonnay with lemon, apple, pear, subtle baking spice, and a soft touch of oak.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Chardonnay that has some roundness and oak nuance but still tastes fresh and easy to drink.
Why buy it
A dependable Columbia Valley Chardonnay from a major Washington producer, with current professional reviews around 90 points.
Best for
Seafood, roast chicken, creamy pasta, and casual gatherings.
Style
Fresh, soft, lightly oaked Washington Chardonnay.
Drinks like
Think Columbia Valley Chardonnay or lighter California Chardonnay rather than very lean Chablis or very buttery, full-oak Chardonnay.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but balanced enough for regular Chardonnay drinkers.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
roast chicken with lemon and herbs · crab cakes or seared scallops · fettuccine with light cream sauce · brie, havarti, or mild cheddar
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; open and serve chilled.
- Glassware:
- Standard white wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Drink now while the fruit is fresh.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days refrigerated with a closure.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Chardonnay is a fresh, soft Washington Chardonnay with juicy citrus and apple fruit, subtle spice, and gentle oak nuance. It is approachable and food-friendly, with enough texture for chicken, seafood, and creamy dishes.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Grapes
- 100% Chardonnay
- Producer
- Chateau Ste. Michelle
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Washington
- Appellation
- Columbia Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Not stated in sources reviewed.
- Vineyard source:
- Chardonnay grapes from vineyards throughout Washington's Columbia Valley.
- Vessel:
- Mix of neutral oak, 5% new oak, and stainless steel.
About the winery · Chateau Ste. Michelle ›
Chateau Ste. Michelle is based in Woodinville, Washington and presents itself as Washington's founding winery. The winery focuses on expressive wines that showcase the Columbia Valley. Its Columbia Valley Chardonnay is part of the winery's approachable, food-friendly lineup, blending fruit from vineyards across the region. The house style for this bottle emphasizes fresh citrus and apple fruit with restrained oak rather than a heavy, buttery profile.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas of lemon, nectarines and passion fruit; flavors include passion fruit, guava, thyme and butter.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Chardonnay dry or sweet?
- Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Chardonnay taste like?
- A medium-bodied, fruit-forward Chardonnay with lemon, apple, pear, subtle baking spice, and a soft touch of oak.
- What food pairs with Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Chardonnay?
- It pairs well with roast chicken with lemon and herbs, crab cakes or seared scallops, fettuccine with light cream sauce and brie, havarti, or mild cheddar.
- How should I serve Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Chardonnay?
- Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; open and serve chilled. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
- Is Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Chardonnay a good value?
- At $10.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Chardonnay?
- Slow Press Wines Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $1.99. See Slow Press Wines Chardonnay
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Chateau Ste. Michelle St Michelle Chardonnay?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.