The Chateau Ste. Michelle of Columbia Valley of Washington

Chateau Ste. Michelle
The winery offers 177 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.
It is ranked in the top 45 of the estates of Washington.
It is located in Columbia Valley in the region of Washington
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The Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the world's great estates. It offers 177 wines for sale in of Columbia Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the heart of the splendid Columbia Valley in the state of Washington, USA, the Château Ste. Michelle winery is an icon of New World viticulture. Rich with a history spanning several decades, it is one of the few wineries to produce wines from both European and American grape varieties, thus bridging the gap between Old and New World winemaking traditions. Château Ste. Michelle is nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens, accentuated by the château's French-style architecture, which is a spectacle in itself. The estate spans over 3500 hectares of vineyards, all located in an area known for its fertile volcanic soil which creates near-perfect viticultural conditions. The imposing mountains and winding waterways of the valley provide a dramatic backdrop and create unique microclimates that contribute to the incredible complexity of the wine. The estate is renowned for its award-winning wines, including its Chardonnay, Riesling, and Merlot, which are all produced from grapes cultivated on the estate. The production is carried out respecting traditional method, combined with innovative techniques to extract maximum flavor and character from the grapes. Château Ste. Michelle not only prides itself on its exquisite wines, but also on its wine-tourism experiences. Visitors can partake in guided tours of the estate and cellars, enjoy wine tastings, and participate in food and wine pairing workshops. The estate's lush outdoor space also hosts various events throughout the year, including open-air concerts. In sum, Château Ste. Michelle offers an authentic wine experience, showing the harmony between man and nature.

Top Chateau Ste. Michelle wines

Looking for the best Chateau Ste. Michelle wines in Columbia Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Chateau Ste. Michelle wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Chateau Ste. Michelle wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle

How Chateau Ste. Michelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, moroccan lamb stew or ardéchoise fly.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

On the nose the red wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the red wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

  • 1961With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.92/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Malbec
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Petit Verdot

Discovering the wine region of Columbia Valley

Cradle of Washington State's great reds. Dense, structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, firm tannins), round velvety Merlot, signature Syrah with peppery notes, black olive and deep black fruit. Also precise whites: balanced Chardonnay, taut fruity Riesling with peach notes. Semi-desert vineyard of 24,300 ha sheltered by the Cascades, loess soils over basalt, strong temperature swings.

60% reds. Sought-after gems (Quilceda Creek, Leonetti).

The top white wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle

How Chateau Ste. Michelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of stuffed potatoes, peppers stuffed with tuna and parmesan or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

On the nose the white wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle. often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, pineapple or cream and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, oaky or tropical. In the mouth the white wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

  • 1967With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2023With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2024With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle.

  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Roussanne
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Barbera

Intense, fruity reds with a deep purple robe, supple tannins and an ample palate with characteristically very high acidity, with signature aromas of red fruits (black cherry, morello), ripe plum, spices, violet and Piedmontese balsamic notes. Star of Barbera d'Asti DOCG and Barbera d'Alba DOC, also exported to Argentina (Mendoza) and California. Italian black variety, the third most planted red grape in Italy, originating from Piedmont.

The top sweet wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle

How Chateau Ste. Michelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of white cabbage with bacon, valencian paella or haddock with curry cream.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

On the nose the sweet wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, dried fruit or non oak. In the mouth the sweet wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle. is a mainly marked by the residual sugar.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

  • 2006With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle.

  • Riesling
  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Gouleyant

Characteristic of supple and light wines, particularly new wines.

The top pink wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle

How Chateau Ste. Michelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of baked lasagna, rolled lamb shoulder with herbs or lamb shoulder confit.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

On the nose the pink wine of Chateau Ste. Michelle. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle

  • 2019With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.22/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

Full-bodied, exotic whites, rich and heady, with moderate acidity, showing opulent aromas of lychee, rose, mango, ginger, pink grapefruit and gentle spice. Made as aromatic dry, moelleux late-harvest and liquorous sélection de grains nobles. Star of Alsace AOC (one of the four noble varieties) and signature of Alto Adige (Tramin), Palatinate and Germany. A pink mutation of Traminer.

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Planning a wine route in the of Columbia Valley? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Chateau Ste. Michelle.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.