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Chablis
Burgundy · Chablis (Yonne), France
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Taut, mineral Chardonnay, mostly unoaked and razor fresh.
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Taut, mineral Chardonnay, mostly unoaked and razor fresh.
A chameleon: lean and mineral unoaked, rich and buttery when barrel-aged.
Chablis is clearly fresher.
Chardonnay is clearly oakier.
Chardonnay is a little fuller-bodied.
Chardonnay is a little higher in alcohol.
Chablis: Chardonnay
| Chablis | Chardonnay | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Chardonnay, 100% | Chardonnay |
| Climate | Cool continental, frost-prone | Almost everywhere: cool sites give citrus and apple, warm ones tropical fruit |
| Soil | Kimmeridgian limestone full of fossilised oyster shells | Varied; limestone gives the most famous examples |
| Classification | Petit Chablis, Chablis, premier cru, grand cru | Grape variety |
| Price | £15–£80 | £8–£40 |
| Food | Oysters, shellfish, goat's cheese | Roast chicken, creamy pasta, white fish |
| Producers | Domaine William Fèvre, Domaine Raveneau, Domaine Vincent Dauvissat | Kumeu River, Leeuwin Estate, Louis Jadot |