Chablis

Question 1

Soil types of GC and 1er Cru sites

Answer 1

Kimmeridgean marl (sedimentary limestone-rich clay formed 160mil years ago)

Question 2

Soil types of Chablis AOC and Petit Chablis sites

Answer 2

Portlandian marl (sedimentary soil formed 140-150mil years ago)

Question 3

What quality do Kimmeridgean marl soils impart onto Chablis wines?

Answer 3

Racy edge/high tensile strength (‘electric’)

Question 4

What quality do Portlandian marl soils impart onto Chablis wines?

Answer 4

High acid but more broad flavours than Kimmeridgean

Question 5

List the 7 climats of Chablis Grand Cru AOC

Answer 5

Bougros
Les Clos
Les Preuses
Vaudésir
Valmur
Grenouilles
Blanchot

Question 6

Style of Bougros Chablis

Answer 6

Easy to approach, well-balanced fruit and minerality

Question 7

Style of Les Clos Chablis

Answer 7

Lean, needs bottle age to develop max flavour

Question 8

Style of Grenouilles Chablis

Answer 8

Complex, multi-faceted

Question 9

Style of Blanchot Chablis

Answer 9

Powerful, rich

Question 10

Style of Les Preuses Chablis

Answer 10

Age-worthy, intense minerality

Question 11

Style of Valmur Chablis

Answer 11

Rich, intense minerality

Question 12

Style of Vaudésir Chablis

Answer 12

Powerful, rich, ripe fruit

Question 13

How many climats are under Chablis Premier Cru, and where are they located?

Answer 13

89 - on slopes relatively close to river Serein (both banks)