Burgundy - Chablis Flashcards
On what river does Chablis lie?
Serein River
What are the three appellations of Chablis?
Petit Chablis AOP
Chablis AOP
Chablis Grand Cru AOP
How many communes are entitled to use Chablis AOP?
17
Are Chablis wines known for use of new oak?
No
In what year did powdery mildew first affect Chablis?
1886
In what year did phylloxera first affect Chablis?
1887
In what year did premier cru designations first arrive in Chablis?
1967
In what year were Chablis AOC laws established?
1938
What is the classic soil type of Chablis?
Kimmeridgian marl
What is Kimmeridgian marl?
A rock stratum that consists of crumbly, chalky marl (clay and limestone) and contains large amounts of fossilized oyster shells
What is the soil type found on the ridges and plateaus surrounding the Serein River in Chablis?
Portlandian limestone
What is Portlandian limestone?
Similar to Kimmeridgian marl, but harder, less pourous, less clay, and lacking fossilized oyster shells. Traditionally considered to be a lower quality soil than Kimmeridigan marl
When was Petit Chablis AOP established?
1944
Approximately how many hectares of grand cru vineyards exist in Chablis?
Approximately 100 hecatres
How many grand cru appelations are found in Chablis?
1 - Chablis Grand Cru AOP
What are the seven geographic designations of Chablis Grand Cru AOP?
Blanchot
Les Clos
Valmur
Les Grenouilles
Vaudésir
Preuses
Bougros
What is La Moutonne?
A monopole overlapping Vaudésir and Preuses that is allowed to be used on Chablis Grand Cru AOP labels. It is not an official geographic designation
Who owns La Moutonne?
Domaine Long-Depaquit
What is the minimum ABV of Chablis AOP?
10%
What is the minimum ABV of Chablis Grand Cru AOP?
11%
What is the maximum base yield of Chablis AOP?
60 hectoliters per hectare
What is the maximum base yield of Chablis Grand Cru AOP?
54 hectoliters per hectare
How many premier cru designations exist in Chablis?
40
<p>3 examples of top Chablis producers.</p>
<p>-La Chablisienne (powerful co-op w/300 members)</p>
<p>-Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat</p>
<p>-Domaine William Févre</p>
What grape is used for the St. Bris AOP?
What is significant about it?
-Sauvignon Blanc.
-It is the only Sauvignon Blanc appellation in Burgundy.
What type of wines are made in Irancy AOP?
-Light, Pinot Noir-based red wines.
7 Grand Cru Vineyards of Chablis from West to East:
Bougros
Les Preuses
Vaudesir
Grenouilles
Valmur
Les Clos
Blanchot
What type of soil are the best Chablis vineyards located on?
What is it comprised of?
-Kimmeridgian marl.
-Mixture of limestone/clay w/millions of oyster fossils.
What type of soil are lesser vineyards of Chablis planted on?
-Portlandien limestone.
What is the hierarchy of wines from Chablis from lowest to highest quality?
Petit Chablis AOP
Chablis (which includes Chablis Premier Cru) AOP
Chablis Grand Cru AOP
What is the typical character of oak usage with lower and higher tier wines from Chablis?
Is MLF common?
-No oak used in lower-tier wines.
-Often used with upper-tier wines, though some top wines are entirely vinified in stainless steel to preserve varietal purity.
-MLF is common.
Who produces this wine?
Francois Raveneau
What is the name of the river that runs through Chablis?
River Serein.
Where are the best vineyards in Chablis located?
What kind of aspect do they typically have and how does this help the grapes?
On slopes with South/Southwest aspects to maximize sunshine.
Chablis is Burgundy's largest white wine growing region.
True or False?
True
What is the name of the 8th "unofficial" vineyard in Chablis Grand Cru?
Who is it owned by?
Which 2 vineyards does it straddle?
La Moutonne
-Owned by Domaine Long-Depaquit
-Overlaps Les Preuses and Vaudesir.
How many different communes make up the production of Chablis AOP wine?
What is the total number of Chablis Premiers Crus vineyards?
How many of them are "Main" Premiers Crus?
Name 5 examples of Premiers Crus.
-17 Communes
-40, 17 of them are "main" premiers crus.
Vaillons, Fourchaume, Les Fourneaux, Vaucoupin, Les Beauregards.
From which grape is Chablis made?
Chardonnay
What are the classic tasting notes for Premier Cru Chablis?
How is Chablis Grand Cru different?
3 classic descriptors or aged Chablis?
-High acidity.
-Medium Body
-Lees character, intense minerality, steely character unencumbered by new oak.
-Grands Crus wines are richer, riper, often with notes of new oak.
-Lemon, Oyster shells, Hazelnut
Who produces this wine?
Vincent Dauvissat
Which is the largest Grand Cru vineyard in Chablis?
Les Clos
2 examples of Chablis Premiers Crus on the Left bank / Right bank of the Serein:
-Left Bank: Vaillons, Montmains
-Right Bank: Fourchaume, Monteé de Tonnerre
2 ways Chablis Grand Cru Vineyards typically deal with the high risk of frost?
Sprinklers
Vineyard Management (planting on slopes)
The climate of Chablis is described as?
Cool Continental
