Chablis: Grapes Allowed

Question 1

What grapes are allowed for the the following three AOPs?
1. Petit Chablis
2. Chablis
3. Chablis Grand Cru

Answer 1

100% Chardonnay

Question 2

What departement does Chablis fall under?

Answer 2

Yonne Department

Question 3

There are the three other AOPs that fall under the Yonne Department what are they and what allowed wines do they make?

Answer 3

Irancy AOP: Rouge: Pinot Noir
Accessory Varieties: Max. 10% combined Pinot Gris and César
Assemblage: per encépagement (varieties must be vinified together)
Vezelay AOP: Chardonnay
St Bris AOP: Blanc: Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris

Question 4

According to The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia what are all the permitted grapes for Chablis?

Answer 4

Primary: Chardonnay
Secondary: Aligote, Cesar, Gamay, Melon de Bourgogne, Pinot Beurot (Pinos Gris), Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Sacy, Tressot