Monet's Palate 2019 750 ml

Monet's Palate 2019 is a Chardonnay, one of the most widely planted white wine grapes in the world and one capable of a huge stylistic range depending on how it's handled in the winery. Chardonnay can be made lean and steely with no oak contact, or rich and creamy through oak aging and malolactic fermentation, which softens the acidity and adds notes of butter and vanilla. Without more detail on the winemaking here, expect a white wine somewhere on that spectrum, likely showing orchard fruit and citrus at its core with the winemaker's stylistic choices layered on top. It's a versatile white for people who already know they like Chardonnay's range, from crisp to rich.

How to drink Monet's Palate Chardonnay

Chill it to around 50°F rather than ice-cold — Chardonnay, especially a riper or oaked style, loses its character if served too cold. Pair it with roast chicken, creamy pasta, or shellfish, all classic matches for the grape's range from lean to buttery.

Chardonnay