Burgundy: Chablis Producers Flashcards
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Top Three Producers of Chablis (according to Guildsomm)
Francois Raveneau, Vincent Dauvissat, Patrick Piuze
Who convinced Francois Raveneau to export?
Kermit Lynch
What Grand Cru Vineyards in Chablis does Francois Raveneau use?
Les Clos, Blanchot, Valmur
When did Francois Raveneau die?
2000.
When was Domaine Raveneau established?
1948
Where did Francois Raveneau get the vineyards to begin producing?
His wife was a Dauvissat, he got some of theirs and purchased many cheap holdings post WWII, after his father sold everything in the 1950’s.
When was Domain Dauvissat established? By who?
1931, by Robert Dauvissat.
When did Vincent Dauvissat take over the family estate?
1976
What Grand Cru holdings does Dauvissat have?
Les Clos, Les Preuses
What is Domaine Dauvissat’s most popular 1er Cru?
La Forest
What technique does Dauvissat not use that is a fairly common in Chablis?
No Battonage
Where is Patrick Piuze from?
Quebec, Canada
When did Patrick Piuze establish his winery?
2008
Who did Patrick Piuze train under?
Olivier Leflaive
What is special about Patrick Piuze’s brand?
He owns no vineyard holdings in Chablis.
What is the only Grand Cru Patrick Piuze does not make?
Vaudesir
What is the name of Patrick Piuze’s second label and what does it mean?
Val de Mer, meaning valley of the sea.
Who did William Fevre sell his domaine holdings to?
Henriot
How much land did William Fevre own?
51ha
What other AOC does William Fevre make that is not Chablis?
Saint Bris
How long has the Fevre Family been making wine in Chablis?
250 Years.
What Grand Cru’s does William Fevre make?
Bougros (Also clos de Bougerots), Les Clos, Grenouilles.
What Biodynamic Winery in Chablis only makes Premier Cru?
Pattes de Loup
Who owns Pattes de Loup?
Thomas Pico
