Chablis Flashcards
What natural feature divides the vineyards of Chablis into east and west banks?
The River Serein.
What is another term for the east bank of Chablis?
The Right Bank.
What is another term for the west bank of Chablis?
The Left Bank.
What is the typical slope orientation of the Right Bank (east)?
South to southeast-facing slopes—warmer, more sun exposure.
What is the typical slope orientation of the Left Bank (west)?
West and northwest-facing slopes—cooler, less sun.
Name some key Premier Cru vineyards on the Right Bank of Chablis.
Montée de Tonnerre, Fourchaume, Mont de Milieu, Vaucopins.
Name the Grand Cru vineyards and their location in Chablis.
All 7 Grand Crus (Les Clos, Valmur, Vaudésir, Preuses, Blanchot, Bougros, Grenouilles) are on the Right Bank.
Name some key Premier Cru vineyards on the Left Bank of Chablis.
Montmains, Vaillons, Côte de Léchet, Vau de Vey, Beauroy.
What soil type is dominant on both banks of Chablis?
Kimmeridgian marl (limestone, clay, fossilized shells).
How do Right Bank Chablis wines typically differ in style?
Riper fruit, fuller body, rounder texture, greater aging potential; more likely to see oak influence.
What fruit profile is typical of Right Bank Chablis wines?
Yellow apple, ripe citrus, white peach.
How do Left Bank Chablis wines typically differ in style?
Leaner, higher acid, more mineral-driven and angular; less oak used.
What fruit and structural notes are common in Left Bank Chablis?
Green apple, citrus zest, herbal or flinty notes; high acidity and tension.
Which Chablis Premier Cru is often considered Grand Cru in quality and lies on the Right Bank?
Montée de Tonnerre.
Which bank tends to produce Chablis with more age-worthiness and richness?
The Right Bank (East).
Which bank tends to produce Chablis with more tension and minerality?
The Left Bank (West).
List the four tiers of Chablis appellations from lowest to highest.
Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, Chablis Grand Cru.
What soils are typical for Petit Chablis AOP?
Portlandian limestone—higher elevation, thinner soils.
How many Chablis Grand Cru vineyards are there?
7 (Les Clos, Valmur, Vaudésir, Preuses, Blanchot, Bougros, Grenouilles).
Which Grand Cru is often considered the most powerful and age-worthy?
Les Clos.
Which Grand Cru is known for elegance and floral aromatics?
Blanchot.
Which Premier Cru is closest in style and geography to Grand Cru?
Montée de Tonnerre.
Name a Chablis producer known for traditional, oak-aged Grand Cru wines.
François Raveneau.
Name a producer often seen as the benchmark for purity and minerality in Chablis.
Vincent Dauvissat.
