Chablis Wine Region

 

Chablis, Burgundy, France as a Wine Region


- Chablis Chablis got a bad rap when its name was plastered on large jug wines in the 1980's and 90's. Luckily, the wine in those jugs has nothing in common with the actual region. Wines produced in Chablis are some of the most unique in the world. Typical descriptors of a classic Chablis include a greenish tinge on the wine, minerality and crisp acidity balanced by a round mouthfeel. Chablis is a perfect match to any fish or shellfish dish. Notable Facts The northernmost region of Burgundy, Chablis' location is closer to Champagne than its Burgundian neighbor, Cote d'Or. This northern proximity gives Chablis a cool, continental climate. The soil is a limestone base, and in the best vineyard sites that limestone is covered with Kimmeridgian clay, a material that is very high in marine fossils. The climate, paired with these distinctive soils, makes the area particularly suited for Chardonnay - the almost exclusive white grape of the area. Those who claim not to like Chardonnay will be pleasantly surprised by the uniqueness of Chablis. The winemakers of the region almost always stick to stainless steel for fermentation, and many use no oak at all. If oak-aged, the wine will only be in large French oak barrels, which give the wines flavors that are a far cry from your typical California Chardonnay.

France as a Wine Country

Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro

When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.



Wineries in Chablis

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Louis Michel & Fils

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Billaud-simon

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Séguinot-Bordet

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Jean-Claude Bessin

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Daniel-Etienne Defaix

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Bernard Defaix

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Perchaud

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Daniel Dampt et Fils

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine de la Meuliere

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine des Malandes

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Gilbert Picq

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Laroche

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Long-depaquit

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Louis Michel

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

René et Vincent Dauvissat

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Servin

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Simonnet-febvre

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Vrignaud

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine William Fèvre

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Grand Regnard

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Les Vins Jean Marc Brocard

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Jean-Pierre Grossot

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Maison Joseph Drouhin

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

La Chablisienne

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Laurent Tribut

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Louis Jadot

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Louis Latour

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Olivier Leflaive Fréres

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Pascal Bouchard

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine William Fèvre

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Kedem

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine William Fèvre

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Séguinot-Bordet

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Olivier Leflaive Fréres

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Labouré-Roi

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Olivier Savary

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Barat

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine d'Elise

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Brocard

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Albert Bichot

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Boudin

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Cave des Vignerons de Buxy

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Oliver Leflaive

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Lamblin et Fils

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

William Fevre

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Laboure Roi

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Albert Pic & Fils

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Alice & Olivier De Moor

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Domaine Leflaive

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Jean Collet

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Maison Louis Latour

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Brocard

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Verget

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Caves de Chablis

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Alain Geoffroy

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Clotilde Davenne

Winery in Chablis, Burgundy, France

Wines from Chablis Region

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Chablis 2007 Vocoret

From one of the northernmost wine-growing areas in the world, where a combination of cool ..
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10.99
Chablis Grand Cru 2006 Vocoret

Grand Cru Blanchots produces wines that are amongst the most delicate, perfumed and stylis..
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25.00
Chablis 2006 Caves de Chablis

From the best cooperative in Chablis this wine shows all the typicity of good Chablis - mi..
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10.00
Chablis La Maladière 2007 William Fevre

Golden in colour with green tints, this wine has a fresh bouquet with notes of citrus and ..
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11.99
Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2007 Vocoret

Vocoret is a consistently good producer of Chablis. The fruit is sourced from old vines (V..
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12.99
Chablis 2006 Boudin

The Boudin family have owned land in Chablis for generations and possess some of the oldes..
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11.00


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