Burgundy - Chablis Flashcards
Which are the three AOPs of Chablis?
Chablis Grand Cru AOP
Chablis AOP
Petit Chablis AOP
How many Chablis AOP communes exist today?
17
When did phylloxera reach Chablis?
1887
What year was the entire harvest decimated by frost in Chablis? (20th century)
1956
True or false: 95% of Chablis’ vines are hand-harvested.
False. 95% of vines are harvested mechanically. Only the grand cru vineyards are entirely hand-harvested.
What year did the INAO dictate boundaries for Chablis? What was the basis for their decision?
- Boundaries were established wherever Kimmeridgian soils lay.
How many grand cru AOPs exist in Chablis?
One.
What are the grand cru climats of Chablis?
Bougros Les Preuses Vaudésir Les Grenouilles Valmur Les Clos Blanchot
What are the minimum alcohol levels required for:
a) Chablis AOP
b) Chablis Grand Cru AOP
a) 10%
b) 11%
What are the maximum base yields for:
a) Chablis AOP
b) Chablis Grand Cru AOP
a) 60 hl/ha
b) 54 hl/ha
What is the earliest release date permitted by wines bearing the Union des Grands Crus de Chablis authentication?
January 1 of the second year after the harvest.
What are the major right-bank premier cru climats of Chablis?
Fourchaume Berdoit Côte de Vaubarousse Les Fourneaux Montée de Tonnerre Mont de Milieu Vaucoupin Vosgros
What are the major left-bank premier cru climats of Chablis?
Beauroy Vau Ligneau Vau de Vey Côte de Léchet Vaillons Montmains Chaume de Talvat Côte de Jouan Les Beauregards
What divides the right and left bank premier cru areas?
The Serein River.
What are some visual and/or scent markets for Chablis?
Slight green tinge, lemon, orchard fruit, subtle oxidation, lees-y quality
