Chabiis Grand Cru Chablis Premier Cru Chablis et PetitChabiis :f* ..ï;, *îâi"§ 'â:usi63' §q;'#*.** "iï; \a,b.s cHnglts \a.m 7", vo'ir' s voe". vf cuc'rrr til re'a\ilçÏ "r I E I tns.^ ...i76, coJPC; t .- &6 Beduegdd, Communal appellation of the Chablis wine-growing district (dept. of Yonne). Producing communes : Beine, Béru, Ghablis, Fyé, Milly, Poinchy, La Chapelle-Vaupelteigne, Ghemilly-sur-Serein, Ghichée, Gollan, Courgis, Fleys, Fontenay-Près-Chablis, Lignorelles, Ligny-le-Châtel, Maligny, Located near Auxerre in the department of Yonne, the Chablis vineyards lie Poilly-sur-Serein, Préhy, Villy and Viviers. along a little river aptly named the Serein (* serene ,). The Cisiercian monks from the abbey of Pontigny began growing vines here in the l2,h century. The Chablis AOC status was created in January 1938, thus confirming the excellent qualities of this dry white wine which, unlike the wines of some other regions, place White : Colour is rather light - pale gold or greeny-gold. Nose very fresh, has held its leading throughout its history thanks to the high quality - lively and mineral with flint, green apple, lemon, underbrush and field of its raw material the Chardonnay grape. mushroom. Notes of lime-flower, mint, and acacia occur frequently, as do aromas of liquorice and freshly*cut hay. Age depens the colour and adds a note of spice to the bouquet.0n the palate, these aromas retain their freshness for an extended period. Perky and full of juice, it has an attack No French wine-growing area has pinned its faith more firmly on the facts of like an infantry charge. Long and likeable persistence leads to a smooth geology. The main substrate is Jurassic limestone (specifically, Kimmeridgian and serene finish, Very dry and impeccably delicate, Chablis has a unique limestone) laid down some 150 million years ago"The rock contains deposits and readlly-recognisable personality. The name n Chablis, is widely of tiny fossilised oyster shells which remind us that Burgundy once lay usurped on all five continents by wines which have absolutely no righl to it. beneath a warm ocean. Some particularly valuable n terroirs » produce Be forewarned : there is only one true Chablis. the Premiers Crus. White - n White : This wine is a true boon to fine food. lt can be enjoyed young (2-3 wines exclusively Chardonnay (known locally as Beaunois ,). years old) with fish or poultry terrines, or with grilled or poached fish. lt also goes well with asparagus, wich is normally difficult to match. Meanwhile, don't {orget exotic cuisine : it can handle curries or tandoori dishes and it also balances out the mellow and subtle tertures of sushi. 0r you could Area under production* : Average annual yield** : simply drink it as splendid pre-dinner drink. lt harmonlzes well with goat I hectare (ha) = 1 0,000 m' = 24 "ouvrées ' t hectolitre (hl) = 100 litres = 130 bottles cheeses, as well as Beaufort, Comté, or Emmental. 3,055 ha 171,400 hl (23 million bottles) . .. Serving temperature :10 to 1'l'C. ln 2003 5 years average, 200A-2A04 ar-,,) (nncr-sn*r No.21) BURGUNDY WINES U*!o:: i::t*rsly*r{É*aE* #*s vil.ls #* *9r*h!is www.bourgogne-wines.com lOOO years of heritage *seüü #ÿtAsr$Ë I.