Chablis Flashcards
Where is chablis
Close to Champagne’s Aube region than the Cote d’Or.
Climate in Chablis
Cool continental
AOP’s in Chablis
Petit Chablis
Chablis
Chablis Grand Cru
Best soil in Chablis
Kimmeridgian marl, mixture of limestone and clay and oyster shells. top plateaus there’s kimmeridgian marl under Portlanien limestone.
Petit chablis soil
Portlandien limestone
Top premier Crus in Chablis
located inteh right bank.
Montee de Tonnerre
Fourchaume
Left bank Chablis
Vaillons and Montmains
7 Chablis Grand Crus
Les Clos Vaudesir Valmur Preuses Blanchot Bougros Greouilles
La Moutonne
Not an official Geographic designation but is allowed to name it on their label
benchmark style chablis
Premier cru level shows pronounced acidity, medium weight, lees character, intense mineral, steely character. hazelnuts, oyster shells, lemon.
Other appelations
Irancy AOP - light PN
Vezelay AOP - 100% Chard
St-Bris AOP - Only SB in Burgundy
Issues in Chablis
frost and cold winds