Chablis
(and Petit Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, Chablis Grand Cru)
The village of Chablis gives its name to one of the most famous white wine in France. Chablis is located at the north of the Burgundy region.
Chablis wine is brisk and fruity, very dry and with a refreshing acidity. Chardonnay grapes grow on a limestone soil rich with fossils.
Chablis wine information:
Chablis Appellation:
Appellation Chablis Grand Cru Controlée
Appellation Chablis Premier Cru Controlée
Appellation Chablis Controlée
Appellation Petit Chablis Controlée
Location:
North of Burgundy, around the city of Auxerre
180km south of Paris (110 miles)
Places:
Chablis, Beines, Fontenay près Chablis, etc (in 18 villages)
Soil in Chablis:
Clayey-limestone
Marl and fossils
Size:
4,300 ha (10,500 acres)
Production:
32 million bottles
White wine only in Chablis!
Grapes:
Chardonnay
Type of wines:
Fruity dry white wine
Age:
2 to 5 years
Premier Cru: 3 to 7 years
Grand Cru: 5 to 12 years
Vintages:
(recommended) 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1997, 1996, 1995
Aromas in Chablis:
Nuts
Butter
Mineral
Chablis and Food:
Grilled salmon
Poultry
White meat
Lobster and shellfish
Chablis and Cheese:
Chèvre (goat cheese)
Aisy Cendré
Cantal
Chaource
Epoisses
Langres
Chabichou du Poitou
Crottin de Chavignol
