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Chablis
Burgundy · Chablis (Yonne), France
whitePale lemon-green
Taut, mineral Chardonnay, mostly unoaked and razor fresh.
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Chablis and Santorini Assyrtiko side by side: structure on the WSET scale, grapes, aromas, drinking window, typical UK price and what to eat with each.
Taut, mineral Chardonnay, mostly unoaked and razor fresh.
Bone-dry, saline, powerful volcanic white.
The shape of each wine, then each measure on the WSET scale.
Santorini Assyrtiko has noticeably higher alcohol than Chablis.
Chablis: Chardonnay, 100%
Santorini Assyrtiko: Assyrtiko
| Chablis | Santorini Assyrtiko | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Chardonnay, 100% | Assyrtiko |
| Climate | Cool continental, frost-prone | Hot, windy island |
| Soil | Kimmeridgian limestone full of fossilised oyster shells | Volcanic ash and pumice |
| Classification | Petit Chablis, Chablis, premier cru, grand cru | PDO; vines trained into baskets (kouloura) |
| Drinking window | 2–15 years | 2–15 years |
| Typical price | £15–£80 | £18–£50 |
| Food | Oysters, shellfish, goat's cheese | Grilled fish, seafood |
| Producers to know | Domaine William Fèvre, Domaine Raveneau, Domaine Vincent Dauvissat | Domaine Sigalas, Gaia, Hatzidakis |