Chablis Flashcards
What is the main viticultural hazard of Chablis?
Spring frost
What department is Chablis in?
Yonne
What river is associated with Bourgogne Coulanges-la-Vineuse?
Yonne
This wine has Chablis GC status, but as a brand rather than an 8th Grand Cru vineyard:
La Moutonne
Which 2 Grand Cru vineyards does La Moutonne stradle?
Vaudesir & Preuses
What is the main river of Chablis?
La Serein
Where is the village of Kimmeridge, after which the soil is named?
Dorset, UK
Portlandian limestone has less _______ than Kimmeridgian marl.
Clay
What is the minimum ABV for Chablis AOP?
10%
What high-yielding grape unseated chardonnay in the late-1800’s/early-1900’s?
Sacy
By 1956 Chablis was reduced to ___% of its pre-phylloxera acreage, and in 1957 the entire crop was wiped out due to _________.
1-2%; frost
Both over 100ha, these are the largest 2 premier cru vineyards:
Vaillons & Fourchaume
The top 2 premiers crus on the left bank:
Vaillons & Montmains
T/F: Vignerons of Chablis Premier Cru generally inhibit ML.
False; frequently and traditionally see full ML to soften acidity
T/F: Grand Cru Chablis is often quite rich and may likely see some new oak.
True
What is the enemy of the aspersion technique?
Wind
What is the river associated with Tonnerre?
Armancon
Name the 7 Chablis Grand Cru vineyards from W-E:
Bougros
Preuses
Vaudesir
Grenouilles
Valmur
Les Clos
Blanchot
How many Premier Cru vineyards in Chablis (and how many climats)?
17 (40)
Which is considered ‘perhaps the least interesting’ of the Chablis Grands Crus?
Blanchot
What is the red wine region east of Tonnerre? White?
R - Bourgogne Epineuil
W - Bourgogne Tonnerre
Soils of Chablis:
Kimmeridgian clay-limestone
Portlandian limestone (lesser sites)
What is ‘aspersion?’
Continuous spraying of water onto vines from sprinklers as long as the temp is below freezing.
Another term for vineyard heaters?
Smudge pots; chaufferettes
Minimum ABV for Chablis Grand Cru?
11%
T/F: By law Chablis Grand Cru sites must be harvested by hand.
False, but true in practice.
What is considered the best Premier Cru of Chablis?
Montee de Tonnerre
Generally the wines of the (left/right) bank show more opulent & exotic ripe fruit notes?
Right bank
This caused a decline in Chablis since its establishment in 1856.
Paris-Lyon-Marseille train line
How much wine was produced in Chablis in 1945 - why?
481 hl; frost
This valley separates Montee de Tonnerre from Blanchot:
Vallee de Brechain
Francois Raveneau’s wife’s maiden name?
Dauvissat
This winery in Courgis means “Paws of the Wolf.”
Dme Pattes Loup (Thomas Pico)
Which producer makes Chablis ‘Vent d’Anges?’
Thomas Pico - Dme Pattes Loup
This estate was purchased by Beaune negociant Albert Bichot in 1971.
Dme Long-Depaquit
La Chablisienne, the most powerful entity in all of Chablis, is made up of how many members?
300
This 7.2 ha Grand Cru estate is owned by La Chablisienne.
Chateau de Grenouilles
Chateau de Grenouilles second label:
Le Fief de Grenouilles
Chablis Grand Cru wines with the UGCC seal must pass a ______ ________ to authenticate quality and may not be released until __________.
Blind tasting
Jan 1st the 2nd year after harvest
Chablis Grand Cru is a total of __ acres; __% of the total Chablis vineyard area.
262 acres; 2% of Chablis vineyard area
This is the smallest Premier Cru of Chablis:
Cote de Cuissy; 0.5 ha
How many total ha in Chablis Grand Cru?
100 ha
Average annual temperature in Chablis?
51
Average annual rainfall in Chablis?
25”
What is the French term for ‘gunflint minerality?’
Gout de pierre a fusil
This estate’s wines were first produced at Dauvissat, they have vineyard parcels which border those of Dauvissat, and make wines in a very similar way and style to Dauvissat.
Laurent Tribut
This estate’s current winemaker represents the 14th generation:
Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin
Dme Joseph Drouhin puchased this old water mill on the Serein River, and since 2008 have changed their labeling to _____________.
‘Moulin de Vaudon’
Drouhin-Vaudon
This estate only produces one Grand Cru (Valmur) and is known for their Chablis ‘Les Truffieres.’
Romain Collet
Today, Simonnet Febvre is owned by this Aloxe-Corton based negociant.
Louis Latour
What year in the 19th century brought powdery mildew devastation to Chablis?
1886
What year in the 19th century brought phylloxera to Chablis?
1887
The largest Grand Cru of Chablis and its size:
Les Clos; 64 acres
Describe the style of Les Clos:
Big, intense, powerful…
Fine vintages develop a Sauternes-like perfume over time.
Ideally aged at least 10 years.