Burgundy - Chablis

Question 1

What river valley is in Chablis?

Answer 1

Serein “Serene” River Valley

Question 2

Describe the climate in Chablis

Answer 2

Cool, continental
Cold winds + frost
Northerly limits for viticulture

Question 3

What are the AOPs in Chablis?

Answer 3

Petit Chablis
Chablis
Chablis Grand Cru
Chablis Premier Cru

AOC’s drawn in 1930s

Question 4

What is Kimmeridgian Marl?

Answer 4

Mixture of limestone + clay with millions of oyster fossils

Question 5

What is Portlandien limestone?

Answer 5

Younger rock strata + purer form of limestone
Typically found on elevated plateaus above Kimmeridgian Marl
Petit Chablis is mostly made from these sites

Question 6

What are some top Premier Cru wines in Chablis?

Answer 6

Found on the left and right banks of the Serein:
Right Bank: Montee de Tonnerre and Fourchaume
Left Bank: Vaillons and Montmains

Question 7

What are geographical designations of Chablis Grand Cru?

Answer 7

Les Close, Vaudesir, Valmur, Preuses, Blanchot, Bougros, Grenouilles and monopole La Moutonne

Question 8

What is the benchmark style for Chablis?

Answer 8

Often exemplified at the Premier Cru level:
- pronounced acidity
- medium weight
- lees character
- intensely mineral, steely
- prefer stainless steel
- only Grand Cru will have significant new oak (richer)
- hazelnut, oyster shell, lemon

Question 9

Describe Irancy AOP

Answer 9

Red wine: Pinot Noir
Light Pinot Noir based blends

Question 10

Describe Vezelay AOP

Answer 10

Was a denomination of Bourgogne AOP until 2017

100% Chardonnay

Question 11

Describe St. Bris AOP

Answer 11

Only Sauvignon Blanc AOP in Burgundy