Chablis, in all its diversity of producers and styles, thrives on its acidity, pronounced chalky minerality and smooth creaminess. Those who love Burgundy also love the great whites from Puligny, Meursault or Corton Charlemagne, but at the same time the salty, mineral-limestone and pure wines from Chablis are always fascinating. They are already fascinating in their youth with their clear, fresh fruit and tense acidity structure and develop a wonderful spicy tertiary flavour with age.
The sometimes very hilly terrain is essentially divided by the River Serrein into a so-called right and left bank. Due to the southern exposure, the famous Grand Cru sites and some Premier Cru sites (Fourchaume, Montée de Tonnerre, etc.) receive the most intense sunlight. The sites on the left bank (as well as the very east-facing Grand Cru site Blanchot) benefit more from the morning sun and therefore have a cooler and more delicate style.
Another unique feature of Chablis is that only one grape variety with appellation status is actually grown here. Chardonnay is the king of Chablis and, with all its minerality, purity and racy acidity, is perhaps best compared to local Rieslings - even though Chablis is always vinified bone-dry.
We have now included two very well-known wineries from Chablis for you.
You are probably already familiar with Domaine Jean Marc Brocard . The estate offers an excellent price-pleasure ratio with high quality and delights with smooth Chablis Village and majestic Grand Crus.
Domaine Billaud-Simon, which belongs to Domaine Faiveley, produces wines of the utmost elegance. Here, race and finesse combine to create the greatest harmony!
