Chablis – a region of northern Burgundy, rich in vineyards and poor in the warm French sun. In such a cool climate, Chardonnay grows well, which is used in the production of the wine of the same name. Due to the harsh climate, the wine is poor in fruit and berry flavors and aromas, but this makes it special: sommeliers appreciate this French white wine for its delicate freshness and lightness.
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A bit of history
The production of Chablis wine dates back to the time of the Roman Empire. Chardonnay was grown by the monks to make the wine needed for the sacraments and other church rites. Later, viticulture and winemaking began to gain more and more popularity and covered the whole of Burgundy.
But prosperity came to an end. In 1950, a terrible phylloxera epidemic destroyed most of the vineyards of Burgundy, which greatly affected the economy of the region and the state. Chablis has not yet recovered from such a strong blow, and since then a very small number of areas have been restored for the vine.
The organoleptic properties
This wine has a light texture with not everyone understands the sourness. The color is from almost transparent to rich golden. The taste is refreshing, vigorous, vaguely reminiscent of green apples. Great for quenching your thirst on especially hot summer evenings.
Production feature
Poor growers initially could not afford to age wine in oak barrels, so the drink usually matured in canisters or stainless steel containers. Chablis aged in an oak barrel is very easy to distinguish from the original: woody notes will be felt in the drink, which do not fit into the refreshing bouquet of wine a little.
Types of Chablis
Bird-sabers
More sour than the original wine. Color fades to green. It does not arouse the interest of large masses due to its specific taste, but petit Chablis has fans.
Chablis
A wine ideal for aging. Some sommeliers believe that the amazing and unique taste of Chablis is revealed only after 10 years of aging, but they argue with this.
Chablis premier cru
Wines that reveal their potential in the fifth year of aging. Endowed with a pleasant nut-honey aroma and taste.
Chablis harmoniously complements meat dishes, elegantly emphasizes the taste of oysters and other seafood and fish. This wine “sounds” exquisitely with soft cheeses, salads, grilled asparagus. Drink chilled to 12-14 degrees, from tulip glasses.
Relevance: 25.08.2018
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