Chablis Flashcards
1
Q
River of Chablis
A
Serein river (valley)
2
Q
Chablis soils
A
Paris Basin
Kimmeridgian marl/clay and limestone
All 1er cru and grand crus with this soil
Limestone laced with oyster fossils
3
Q
How many 1er crus
A
40 Right bank Serein Montee de Tonnerre Fourchaume Left bank Serein Vaillons Montmains
4
Q
Grand Cru Chablis
A
One AOP
SW Facing slopes
Valmur, Vaudesir, Blanchots, Bougros, Grenouilles, Les Preuses, Les Clos
*La Moutonne - monople - Domaine Long-Depaquit. Overlapps Vaudesir and Les Prueses
5
Q
Taste of Chablis
A
1er Cru
Acidity, medium weight, Lees, intense mineral and steel
No oak
Grand Cru Richer, riper Some new oak - wood compromises expression Hazelnut, oyster shell, lemon
6
Q
Pinor noir of Chablis
A
Vezelay AOP
7
Q
Sauv Blanc of Chablis
A
St Bris AOP
8
Q
Chablis climate
A
Northerly limits
Spring frosts a worry
Cool continental
