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Chablis wine release11/15/2023 Tropical, rounded or oaky are never used as descriptors. The full expression of terroir is present in the taste of Chablis in a way that’s impossible to find in warmer regions, even Chardonnay grown in the great vineyards of Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. The grapes prosper in the cool climate and clay-limestone soil, which results in possibly the purest Chardonnay on the planet. No other grape is allowed in the four Chablis Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC), and no one has seen the need to change that. Getty What makes Chablis special?Ĭhablis, the wine, is 100% Chardonnay. Without its steep-sided valley and temperature moderation, the vines would not be able to flourish. The river is the reason for Chablis’ namesake wine. The vineyards dominate the surrounding area, rising up on both sides of the Serein (ser’-EN) River. They are what Chablis (pronounced cha-BLEE) lives and breathes. You find them down every street, where they sit behind discreet doors that lead to interior courtyards and underground cellars. Bakers, butchers and cafés flourish despite modern supermarkets. ![]() Narrow streets are full of the essentials of French country life. ![]() Gabled houses with slate roofs surround a massive church. It may be just 10 miles off the A6 highway that runs from Paris to the South of France, but quiet, wine-dominated Chablis is a step back in time. Decorative Wine Racks & Modular Systemsĭriving into Chablis, the town at the center of Burgundy’s northernmost region, the road descends into what feels like another world.
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