Chablis

Question 1

Explain the Geography of Chablis?

Answer 1

Chablis lies in the northly limits for successful viticulture. It is closer to Champagne’s Aube region as compared to Cote D’Or and halfway between Paris and Beaune in the Serein River Valley. It has a cool continental climate.

Question 2

AOPs of Chablis?

Answer 2

1. Petit Chablis
2. Chablis
3. Chablis Grand Cru
   100 % Chardonnay

Question 3

Explain the soil structure of Chablis.

Answer 3

All good vineyards sites are located atop Kimmeridgan Marl. A mixture of limestone and clay with millions of oyster fossils, Kimmeridgan Marl is believed to produce great quality white wine.

Question 4

What is the other type of soil found in Chablis?

Answer 4

Portlandien Limestone, a younger rock strata and purer form of limestone. Petit Chablis, the simplist wine is produced from sites on Portlandien Limestone.

Question 5

How many communes produce Chablis and how many premier crus?

Answer 5

1. 17 communes produce Chablis.

2. 40 Premier Crus, which are grouped into 17 major premier crus.

Question 6

How are the premier crus identified in Chablis?

Answer 6

The premier crus are located on hillsides on both “right” and “left” bank of the Serein river.

Question 7

Name some premier cru on the left bank of Chablis.

Answer 7

1. Beauroy
2. Cote de Lechet
3. Vallons
4. Mont Mains

Question 8

Name some premier crus on the right bank of Chablis.

Answer 8

1. Fourchame
2. Mont de Tonnere
3. Mont de Milleu

Question 9

Name the climats of Grand Cru Chablis.

Answer 9

1. Les Clos
2. Les Preuses
3. Les Grenouilles
4. Blanchot
5. Bougros
6. Vaudesir
7. Valmur

La Mountone (eight parcel between vaudesir and preuses by Domaine Long Depaquit)

Question 10

Name some producers in Chablis region.

Answer 10

Alice et Oliver de moor, Billaud-Simon, Christian Moreau Pere et Fils, Jean Dauvissat, Jean Marc-Brocard, Domaine La roche, Louis Micheal et Fils, Ene et Vincent Dauvissat, William Fever