Chablis: Geography and Climate

Question 1

Where is Chablis located?

Answer 1

Chablis lies near the world’s northerly limits for successful viticulture, 47* latitude, and is actually closer to Champagne’s Aube region than the Côte d’Or. The town itself lies almost halfway between Paris and Beaune in the Serein (“serene”) River Valley. 160km North of Beaune and 80km North of the Cote d’Or.

Question 2

How does the Serein (serene) River Valley affect the climate of Chablis?

Answer 2

It is a conduit for cold winds and frost (a chief worry for vignerons in the springtime). In the region’s cool continental climate,

Question 3

True or False
Chablis is Burgundy’s largest white wine growing region.

Answer 3

True
One out of five bottles of Burgundy (excluding Beaujolais) bear its name on the label every year.

Question 4

What are the 17 Communes of Production for Chablis and Chablis Premier Cru AOP?

Answer 4

Beine,** Béru**, Chablis, La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, Chemilly-sur-Serein, Chichée, Collan, Courgis, Fleys, Fontenay-près-Chablis, Lignorelles, Ligny-le-Châtel, Maligny, Poilly-sur-Serein, Préhy, Villy, Viviers

Question 5

What is commune of production for Chablis Grand Cru AOP?

Answer 5

Chablis

Question 6

What is the department for the region of Chablis?

Answer 6

Yonne

Question 7

What is the climate of Chablis?

Answer 7

The Chablis district has a semi-continental climate with minimal Atlantic influence, which results in a long, cold winter, a humid spring, and a fairly hot, very sunny summer. Hail storms and spring frosts are the greatest hazards.

Question 8

What is the climate temperature of Chablis?

Answer 8

Winter: Long and cold
Spring: Humid (threat of hail and frost)
Summer: fairly hot and sunny