Chablis’ propensity to accompany food with grace and flair is unparalleled
France will be the theme region at the 2020 Vancouver International Wine Festival, which ties in with today’s look at the storied but tiny district of Chablis in the northeast corner of France, between Champagne and Burgundy.
Chablis’ best is labelled Grand Cru and comes from seven, revered hillside vineyards overlooking the town of Chablis. Together Les Blanchots, Les Bouguerots, Les Clos, Les Grenouilles, Les Preuses, Les Valmur, and Les Vaudésir total 103 hectares of outstanding Chardonnay the best of which will easily age a decade before reaching maturity.
The final category seen on labels is Petit Chablis . It’s wine that is mostly grown at higher altitudes on mixed limestone soils. Less intense but often fragrant and fresh they too are best enjoyed young. One last important note for local wine producers. The Chablis style of Chardonnay is something worth mimicking in British Columbia. We may not have the monks to lead us, but we certainly have the cool climate to help us.$28.99 I 88/100Classic Petit Chablis from its super pale colour to its ultra-lean citrus-scented mineral nose flecked with wet stone notes. The palate is equally trim with plenty of crisp refreshing acidity and a strong mineral undercurrent.
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