Burgundy (Part 2) - Chablis, Grand Auxerrois, & Chatillonnais Flashcards
Describe the climate of Chablis and the surrounding areas
Continental with oceanic influences
Where are the vineyards of Chablis located?
On the slopes of the Serein River Valley
What is the primary soil type for the Chablis AOC including Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites?
Kimmeridgean marl
Is the soil for Petit Chablis different from the rest of Chablis? If so, what is it?
Yes, Portlandian marl
Describe the soils of Grand Auxerrois and Chatillonnais
Portlandian marl
Detail the wine production breakdown for:
Chablis
Grand Auxerrois
Chatillonnais
Chablis 100% white wine
Grand Auxerrois 60% white and 40% red
Chatillonnais is cremant
The vineyards of the Grand Auxerrois surround what cities?
Auxerre, Tonnerre, Vezelay, and Joigny
What are the AOCs of Chablis?
Chablis AOC, Chablis Grand Cru AOC, Petit Chablis AOC
Where are the Chablis Grand Cru vineyards located? Name them
Share a single southwest facing hillside
Blanchot, Bougros, Les Clos, Grenouilles, Preuses, Valmur, and Vaudesir
What is the unofficial Grand Cru climat of Chablis and where is it?
La Moutonne; 95% lies within Vaudesir and 5% in Preuses
How many Chablis Premier Crus exist?
40 total that are grouped under 17 umbrella Premier Crus
Majority of fruit from the Grand Auxerrois are bottled as _____________
Regional Bourgogne or Bourgogne + DGC
What are the three village appellations of the Grand Auxerrois?
Irancy AOC, Vezelay AOC, Saint-Bris AOC
Saint-Bris AOC
Grape Varietals:
Soil Type:
Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris
Kimmeridgean and Portlandian marls
Irancy AOC
Grape Varietals:
Soil Type:
Pinot Gris (S), Pinot Noir, Cesar (S)
Kimmeidgean marls
