Chablis

Question 1

Where is Chablis located?

Answer 1

*130 km northwest of Dijon around the town of Chablis and the river Serein.

Question 2

What are the soil of Chablis?

Answer 2

*Kimmeridgian & Portlandian clay.

Question 3

What is the local name for Chardonnay in Chablis?

Answer 3

*Beaunoise

Question 4

What are the common aromas/flavors in a Chablis wine?

Answer 4

*lemon
*grapefruit
*green apple
*chalky mineral character

Question 5

Describe Grand Cru Chablis AOC? (min 11%abv)

Answer 5

*7 climats permitted to use this designation, which are found on south-facing slopes.
*Vaudesir
*Les Clos
*Grenouilles
*Les Preuses
*Bougros
*Valmur
*Blanchot

Question 6

Describe Premier Cru Chablis AOC? (min 10.5%abv)

Answer 6

*There are total 40 vineyards permitted to use this Appellation.
*Vaillons & Vosgros are examples, and this wines are excellent value for money.

Question 7

Describe Chablis AOC? (min 10%abv)

Answer 7

*Good quality wines from a large number of classified vineyards.

Question 8

Bourgogne Tonnerre AOC?

Answer 8

*Appellation for dry white wines from 6 villages.

Question 9

Saint Bris AOC?

Answer 9

*Located south-east of the Town of Chablis.
*Producing dry white wines from Sauvignon Blanc & Sauvignon Gris, similar in style to Loire Valley wines.

Question 10

Vezelay AOC?

Answer 10

*Producing wines from Chardonnay similar to Chablis with less finesse.