France - Burgundy - Chablis Flashcards

1
Q

On what river does Chablis lie?

A

Serein River

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2
Q

What are the three appellations of Chablis?

A

Petit Chablis AOP

Chablis AOP

Chablis Grand Cru AOP

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3
Q

How many communes are entitled to use Chablis AOP?

A

17

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4
Q

Are Chablis wines known for use of new oak?

A

No

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5
Q

In what year did powdery mildew first affect Chablis?

A

1886

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6
Q

In what year did phylloxera first affect Chablis?

A

1887

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7
Q

In what year did premier cru designations first arrive in Chablis?

A

1967

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8
Q

In what year were Chablis AOC laws established?

A

1938

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9
Q

What is the classic soil type of Chablis?

A

Kimmeridgian marl

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10
Q

What is Kimmeridgian marl?

A

A rock stratum that consists of crumbly, chalky marl (clay and limestone) and contains large amounts of fossilized oyster shells

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11
Q

What is the soil type found on the ridges and plateaus surrounding the Serein River in Chablis?

A

Portlandian limestone

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12
Q

What is Portlandian limestone?

A

Similar to Kimmeridgian marl, but harder, less pourous, less clay, and lacking fossilized oyster shells. Traditionally considered to be a lower quality soil than Kimmeridigan marl

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13
Q

When was Petit Chablis AOP established?

A

1944

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14
Q

Approximately how many hectares of grand cru vineyards exist in Chablis?

A

Approximately 100 hecatres

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15
Q

How many grand cru appelations are found in Chablis?

A

1 - Chablis Grand Cru AOP

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16
Q

What are the seven geographic designations of Chablis Grand Cru AOP?

A
  • Blanchot
  • Les Clos
  • Valmur
  • Les Grenouilles
  • Vaudésir
  • Preuses
  • Bougros
17
Q

What is La Moutonne?

A

A monopole overlapping Vaudésir and Preuses that is allowed to be used on Chablis Grand Cru AOP labels. It is not an official geographic designation

18
Q

Who owns La Moutonne?

A

Domaine Long-Depaquit

19
Q

What is the minimum ABV of Chablis AOP?

A

10%

20
Q

What is the minimum ABV of Chablis Grand Cru AOP?

A

11%

21
Q

What is the maximum base yield of Chablis AOP?

A

60 hectoliters per hectare

22
Q

What is the maximum base yield of Chablis Grand Cru AOP?

A

54 hectoliters per hectare

23
Q

How many premier cru designations exist in Chablis?

A

40

24
Q

Chablis climate

A

Cool continental

25
Q

Major Chablis climate problem

A

Frost

26
Q

Frost protection (Chablis)

A
  • Sprinklers
  • Heaters