What score does Chardonnay receive?

Chardonnay by Hess Select receives an aggregate community score of 63.3/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Chardonnay taste like?

Full-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, high acidity.

How much does Chardonnay cost?

Pricing for Chardonnay varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Chardonnay?

Chardonnay pairs well with Pork, Rich Fish, Vegetarian, Poultry.

Key Facts

Producer: Hess Select
Region: Monterey
Country: United States
Grape: Chardonnay
Type: White
Alcohol: 13.4%

White

Chardonnay

Item: Chardonnay
Rating: 63.3
Author: 50 Best Wines

Hess Select · Monterey, United States

Chardonnay by Hess Select is a good white that has earned recognition including Well Known. Made primarily from Chardonnay in Monterey, this Good wine scores 63.3/100 in aggregate.

63.3

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

AverageGoodOutstandingClassic

Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)3.53/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 63.3/100 based on 1,292 ratings across all vintages.

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Our Review

Chardonnay by Hess Select is a good white that has earned recognition including Well Known. Made primarily from Chardonnay in Monterey, this Good wine scores 63.3/100 in aggregate.

Food Pairings

PorkRich FishVegetarianPoultry

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 63.3 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.