Chablis Flashcards
(32 cards)
What river runs through Chablis?
Serein
What are the 4 AOP’s of Chablis?
Petit Chablis
Chablis
Chablis Premier Cru
Chablis Grand Cru
What lieux-dit of Montee de Tonnerre is considered by many to be of Grand Cru status?
Chapelot-located in the commune of Fye. Dom Francios Raveneau
What is the required minimum ABV % for Petite Chablis?
9.5%
Name the AOC for Sauvignon Blanc in Burgundy
St-Bris
Name the 4 communes of the Yonne Department.
Chablis
Irancy
St-Bris
Auxerre
What is the best soil of Chablis?
Kimmeridgian
What are the 7 Grand Crus of Chablis west to east?
Blanchot, les Clos, Valmur, Grenovilles, Valdesir, les Prueses, & Bougros
What is a feuillette?
A 132 liter Chablis barrel.
Which Burgundy region produces only white wines?
Chablis
What is the ABV % for Chablis Grand Cru?
11%
All Grand Cru sites in Chablis have this in common.
Southwest exposure
What is the label difference between Premier Cru and Grand Cru Chablis?
Grand Cru - uses vineyard name
Premier Cru - uses name of commune, followed by vineyard name.
What style of wine comes from Irancy AOP?
Pinot Noir plus a maximum 10% Pinot Gris and Cesar
What department of France is Irancy located?
Yonne
What 3 grand Cru vineyards does Francios Raveneau produce wine from?
Blanchot, Les Clos, & Valmur
What is the ABV % for Chablis Premier Cru?
10.5%
What is the ABV % for Chablis AOP?
10%
What is the largest and best co-op in Chablis?
La Chablisienne
When to drink Chablis?
Chablis - within 2 years
Premier - 2-4 years
Grand Cru - 3-8 years
What is Clos de Hospice?
A special bottling of Les Clos made by Moreau.
What is the soil type of Petite Chablis?
Portlandien
What style of wine comes from St-Bris AOP?
Sauvignon Blanc with a small percentage of Pinot Gris.
What is the min ABV % for Petite Chablis? Grand Cru?
Petite- 9.5%
Grand Cru - 11%