BURGUNDY - CHABLIS

Question 1

What are the 3 AOP’s of Chablis

Answer 1

Petite Chablis Chablis Chablis Grand Cru

Question 2

Describe the Soil Structure of Chablis

Answer 2

The better vineyards in the region are located in areas atop Kimmeridgian marl. A mixture of limestone and clay laced with millions of oyster fossils, Kimmeridgian marl is visible in hillside outcrops around the village of Chablis, and soils derived from it are believed to produce higher quality wines. On the elevated plateaus above the hillsides, Kimmeridgian marl is buried under Portlandien limestone, a younger rock strata and a purer form of limestone. Petit Chablis, typically the simplest wine, is produced from these cooler, wind-exposed sites situated on Portlandien limestone.

Question 3

Name the notable Premier Cru Vineyards on the Right Bank of the Serein in Chablis

Answer 3

• Berdiot - Chapelot - Cote de Brechain - Cote de Fontenay - Fourchaume** - L’Homme Mort - Les Fourneaux - Mont de Milieu - Montee de Tonnerre** - Vaucouopin - Vaulorent

Question 4

Name the notable Premier Cru Vineyards on the Left Bank of the Serein in Chablis

Answer 4

• Beauroy - Beaugnons - Butteaux - Cote de Lechet - Cote de Cuisy - Cote de Jouan - Forets - Les Beauregards - Led Lys - Melinots - Montmains - Secher - Vau de Vey - Vaillon - Vaugiraut - Vosgros - Vau Ligneau

Question 5

Name the 7 Grand Cru Vineyards of Chablis

Answer 5

• Blanchot - Bougros - Grenouilles - Les Clos** - Presues - Valmur - Vaudesir**

Question 6

Name 5 Notable Producers in Chablis

Answer 6

François Raveneau Vincent Dauvissat Patrick Piuze Domaine William Fèvre Christian Moreau