Chablis
introduction
Chablis is unmistakeable for its distinctive profile - dry, flinty, mineral, steely – that sets it apart from the classic white Burgundies of the Côte d’Or. This stylistic difference is perhaps unsurprising, given that the Chablis appellation is geographically separate, 130km northwest of Beaune, a picturesque 1.5 hour drive through the mountainous massif de Morvan. In fact, in some senses Chablis might be considered closer to Champagne, in its location, climate and style.
The appellation comprises a four-level hierarchy: Chablis Grand Cru, Chablis 1er Cru, Chablis and Petit Chablis, classified over time, and spanning different terroirs and price tags.