Chablis Flashcards
Where is Chablis found?
Chablis lies in the Serein (“Serene”) River Valley almost half way between Paris and Beaune
Describe the climate of Chablis
A cool continental climate with the Serein river being a conduit for cold winds and frost (a chief worry for vignerons in the springtime).
What are the AOP’s of Chablis?
Petit Chablis
Chablis
Chablis Grand Cru
Irancy
Saint Bris
How many premiers crus are the in Chablis?
40
What is Kimmeridgian marl?
A mixture of limestone and clay laced with millions of oyster fossils.
What are the typical soil conditions for Petit Chablis?
Petit Chablis is generally produced from cooler wind-exposed sites where the Kimmeridgian marl is buried under Portlandien limestone
What is Portlandien limestone?
A younger rock strata and a purer form of limestone.
What are some of the top premier crus of the right bank?
Montée de Tonnerre
Fourchaume
What are some of the top premier crus of the left bank?
Vaillons
Montmains
Name the 7 geographic designations of the Chablis Grand Crus AOP
Bougros
Preuses
Grenouilles
Vaudésir
Valmur
Les Clos
Blanchot
Where is the Chablis Grand Crus AOP situated in the Chablis AOP?
On the right bank of the Serein river with southwest facing slopes just north of the town itself.
Classic examples of Chablis show what characteristics?
Pronounced acidity, medium weight, lees character, and an intensely mineral, steely character unencumbered by new oak.
Which AOP produces Pinot Noir based reds?
Irancy AOP
Which AOP is the only one that produces Sauvignon Blanc?
Saint-Bris AOP
