Do you put chardonnay on ice?

Question

Let me clarify my question....should you chill chardonnay? Not should you pour it over ice.

Answer 1

To some degree but not to a refrigerator temperature. The cold masks too much flavor in ANY beverage that actually has any. White wines are generally served too cold.

Conversely, flavorless beverages like mass produced Budweiser are purposely marketed to be served ice cold, precisely to hide the fact that they are practically water.

Answer 2

Chardonnay should be chilled, but not cold. Try putting a bottle in an ice bucket filled with 1/2 ice and about two cups of water, then chill for 15-20 minutes. It should be perfect for drinking - while chilled, you will still be able to taste the flavor of the wine.

Answer 3

You should never put Chardonnay on ice.

Answer 4

Make sure you serve the Chardonnay COOL at around 55F

Answer 5

Goodness no!
Chill the bottle if you must, but pass on the ice, as it dilutes the body of the wine, and fades the bouquet.

Answer 6

I ice the bottle before serving to get it to the right temperature, about 58 degrees Fahrenheit.

That's true for most white wines (except dessert whites).

Answer 7

chardonnay is best served at room temperature, but if you like it cooler put it in the basement or cellar.

Answer 8

Yes to both: it should be chilled, and I like mine over ice to keep it nice n' cold.

Answer 9

Never take it cool at 30.

Answer 10

No. It breaks down the composition.