COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Vingaraget AB
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Low
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Chateau Ste. Michelle Washington State Chardonnay 2022 is a product of a distinctive collaboration between Swedish wine importer Vingaraget AB and Ste. Michelle Vintners, specifically tailored for the Swedish market. Chateau Ste. Michelle, established in 1954, holds the distinction of being Washington State's oldest and most celebrated winery, with a long history of producing award-winning wines. The grapes for this Chardonnay are sourced from various regions within Washington State, including the Columbia Valley AVA, known for its diverse soils and climates that contribute to grape quality. This partnership highlights a cross-cultural approach to winemaking, bringing together European import expertise with American viticultural traditions.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A unique collaboration for the Swedish market.
Fact 02
Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington's oldest winery.
Fact 03
Grapes sourced from diverse Washington AVAs.
Fact 04
Partially fermented and aged in oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Chateau Ste. Michelle Washington State Chardonnay 2022 involves a careful selection of grapes harvested by machine between early September and mid-October. Approximately half of the Chardonnay must undergoes fermentation in oak barrels, utilizing both new and old vessels, while the remaining portion is fermented in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, a portion of the wine is aged in oak: 28% spends eight months in French oak barrels (225 liters), and 24% is aged for nine months in American oak barrels (225 liters). This combination of fermentation and aging techniques aims to build complexity and character into the final wine.
