The best wines from Chablis in France

The vineyards of Chablis are situated on a rock that once crumbled from the Jura mountains. A mixture of clay, lime and fossil shellfish called Kimmeridge. This Kimmeridge gives the Chardonnay from Chablis minerality and its flint nose.

Every spring, the winemakers of Chablis fear night frost, which can destroy the newly sprouted grapes and with it the entire harvest. To prevent such a disaster, some place heaters in the vineyards.

Chablis in Burgundy is famous all over the world for its sparkling, fresh Chardonnay wines. They have a characteristic, minerally nose that is reminiscent of flint. Chablis combines excellently with shellfish and crustaceans. Chablis with oysters is a classic combination.

The 'cool style' of Chablis has to do with the special soil and the cool climate. The vineyards are located on a rock that once crumbled from the mountains in the Jura. A mixture of clay, lime and fossil shellfish called Kimmeridge. This Kimmeridge makes the Chardonnay from Chablis mineral and gives it its flint nose.

Every spring, the winemakers of Chablis fear night frost, which can destroy the newly sprouted grapes and with it the entire harvest. To prevent such a disaster, some place heaters in the vineyards. Others spray the plants with water. Paradoxically, the layer of ice that is created protects the plant.

Grand Cru and Premier Cru

The best vineyards in Chablis have been given the Grand Cru classification. They are always recognizable as a real Chablis. Great wines to combine with scallops, for example. The Chablis Premier Cru is the most highly regarded after the Grand Cru. The number of vineyards that are considered Premier Cru has expanded considerably in recent years. As a result, there can (still) be differences in quality.