Burgundy/Chablis

Question 1

What are the different quality levels of Chablis?

Answer 1

Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, Chablis Grand Cru

Question 2

Name some characteristics for Chablis.

Answer 2

High Acidity & intensely mineral, steely character, the finest Chablis are austere in their youth but rewarding with age.

Question 3

What are the two soil types of Chablis?

Answer 3

Kimmeridgian & Portlandien. Both are a mixture of limestone and clay, containing marine fossil layers. Kimmeridgian limestone was formed in an older era and is highly regarded as the better soil for the grape.

Question 4

What are some of the top Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis?

Answer 4

Cote de Vaulorent, Fourchaume, Lechet, Montee de Tonnerre, Montmains, Monts de Milieu, Vaillon.

Question 5

How are the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis geographically located?

Answer 5

They occupy a single south-western facing hillside north of the town of Chablis itself, giving these vineyards the advantage of added warmth in such a cool, northerly climate.

Question 6

What Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis also share prized southern exposure like the Grand Cru vineyards?

Answer 6

Montee de Tonnerre, Fourchaume, Montmains, Mont de Milieu

Question 7

Name the unofficial 8th Grand Cru vineyard of Chablis.

Answer 7

La Moutonne- Comprised of parcels of both Les preuses and Vaudesir, and a monopole of Domaine Long-Depaquit.

Question 8

What are the seven Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis?

Answer 8

Blanchots, Bougros, Grenouilles, Les Clos, Preuses, Valmur, Vaudesir.