Chablis

Question 1

2 Geographical Points

Answer 1

1) 20 miles from Champagne

2) 60 miles from the rest of Burgundy

Question 2

Grape Varietal(s)

Answer 2

100% Chardonnay

Question 3

Chardonnay is a clone of what two grapes

Answer 3

Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc

Question 4

Soil

Answer 4

Kimmeridgian Marl (limestone and clay laced with oyster fossil)

Question 5

How many Premier Crus

Answer 5

40

Question 6

3 AOP’s

Answer 6

1) Petit Chablis
2) Chablis
3) Chablis Grand Cru

Question 7

7 Grand Cru Parcels North to South

Answer 7

1) Bougros
2) Preuses
3) Monopole (La Moutone)
4) Vaudesir
5) Grenoilles
6) Valmur
7) Les Clos
8) Blanchot

Question 8

1 Monopole that can be names Grand Cru

Answer 8

La Moutone
Domaine Long-Depaquit
Albert Bichot

Question 9

3 AOPs in the Yonne Department and their varietals

Answer 9

1) Chablis - Chardonnay
2) Irancy - Pinot Noir
3) St-Bris - Sauvignon Blanc/ Sauvignon Gris

Question 10

Winemaking technique

Answer 10

Mostly stainless steel to preserve flavor

some age a little on new french oak

Question 11

Major waterway through Chablis

Answer 11

Seine River

Question 12

Top 4 Chablis Producers

Answer 12

1) Francis Raveneau
2) Jean Dauvissat
3) William Fevre
4) Servin

Question 13

What style of wine could you find in St. Bris AOP?

Answer 13

Blanc: Sauvignon Blanc/ Savignon Gris

Question 14

What style of wine does Irancy Produce?

Answer 14

Rouge: Pinot Noir, plus a max, 10% combined Pinot Gris and Cesar

Question 15

Who Produces La Moutonne

Answer 15

Albert Pichot

Domain Long-Depaquit

Question 16

Name 3 important Vineyards on the left bank of Chablis

Answer 16

1) Montmain
2) Vau de vey
3) Vallions

Question 17

Name 3 important vineyard on the right bank of Chablis

Answer 17

1) Montee de Tonnerre
2) Mont de Milieu
3) Fourchaume

Question 18

What are the minimum alc. percentages for the following:

1) Petit Chablis
2) Chablis
3) 1er Cru
4) Grand Cru

Answer 18

1) Petit Chablis: 9.5%
2) Chablis: 10%
3) 1er Cru: 10.5%
4) Grand Cru: 11%

Question 19

What are the maximum yields for the following:

1) Petit Chablis
2) Chablis
3) 1er Cru
4) Grand Cru

Answer 19

1) Petit Chablis: 60 hl/ha
2) Chablis: 60 hl/ha
3) 1er Cru: 58 hl/ha
4) Grand Cru: 54 hl/ha