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Chablis

Burgundy

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Burgundy's northernmost wine region, Chablis produces some of the purest, most mineral expressions of Chardonnay in the world. From crisp village wines to the seven powerful Grand Cru climats on a single southwest-facing slope, there is extraordinary depth to explore here. The Kimmeridgian limestone soils give the wines their signature steely, flinty character.

The wines of Chablis are made primarily from Chardonnay.

120–320 m

Elevation range

white

Wine styles

7 Grand Crus

Avg. slope 9.1°

12 Premier Crus

Avg. slope 8°

211 Vineyards

Avg. slope 6.6°

Vineyard Map

Nearby Appellations

To the west Petit Chablis

Climate

Continental climate moderated by the Serein River valley, creating cool conditions that extend the growing season and preserve Chardonnay's natural acidity. The valley's protection and slight elevation create a mesoclimate cooler than the Côte d'Or to the south.

Terroir

Kimmeridgian limestonePortlandian limestone

Chablis sits on Upper Jurassic Kimmeridgian limestone bedrock rich in fossilized oyster shells (Exogyra virgula), with some Portlandian limestone on higher slopes. This well-draining calcareous substrate forces vine roots deep while the fossil-rich composition imparts the region's signature mineral character.

Typical Aromas

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Explore the aroma wheel

Notable producers

Estates that shape how this region tastes.

Domaine Raveneau

Definitive Chablis, mineral Grand Crus

Domaine Dauvissat

Benchmark Chablis, Les Clos and Preuses

William Fevre

Largest Grand Cru holder in Chablis

Vincent Dauvissat

Pure, age-worthy Chablis Premier Crus

Grapes of Chablis

Chardonnay

Body
Sweetness
Acidity
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Chardonnay's homeland. Chablis stays steely and citrus-driven, the Côte de Beaune turns rich and hazelnutty, the Mâconnais sits comfortably between.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chablis known for?▼
Chablis is known for producing some of the purest, most mineral expressions of Chardonnay in the world. As Burgundy's northernmost wine region, it's celebrated for its crisp village wines and seven prestigious Grand Cru climats located on a single southwest-facing slope.
What does Chablis wine taste like?▼
Chablis wines are characterized by their crisp, mineral-driven profile with pure Chardonnay fruit expression. The wines range from lean and steely in the village appellations to more powerful and complex in the Grand Cru sites, all unified by distinctive limestone minerality.
What grapes are grown in Chablis?▼
Chablis exclusively grows Chardonnay grapes. This single-varietal focus allows the region to showcase the purest expressions of Chardonnay influenced by its unique terroir and limestone soils.
How many premier crus does Chablis have?▼
Chablis has 19 Premier Cru vineyards. These sites sit between the village-level Chablis appellation and the seven Grand Cru climats in terms of quality and prestige.
What soil types are found in Chablis?▼
Chablis is built on two main limestone formations: Kimmeridgian limestone and Portlandian limestone. The Kimmeridgian limestone, rich in fossilized marine sediments, is particularly prized for producing the region's most mineral and age-worthy wines.

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