Chablis
Chablis, the northernmost wine department of Burgundy, is distinct enough to be considered its own region. Its cool climate and Chardonnay grapes grown on Kimmeridgian soils produce wines with high acidity, clarity, and a characteristic steely, flinty taste, often described as "goût de pierre à fusil" or "taste of gunflint."
The region's wine hierarchy is clear: at the top are the seven Grand Cru vineyards on a single hillside to the northeast of the village, making up only 1% of Chablis production. Below that, there are 40 Premier Cru vineyards spread across the village and surrounding areas. The largest portion of Chablis production comes from the Chablis villages category, covering 3,676 hectares. Petit Chablis, grown on either Kimmeridgian or Portlandian soils, may be simpler but, in skilled hands, can rival the quality of Chablis villages wines.
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