Chablis
The name of Chablis is recognised worldwide but despite the significance of its viticulture the town is surprisingly modest. The typical stone houses and winding streets of an old French settlement are in keeping with the rest of the Burgundy region but the centre of the town is modern since being destroyed by a bomb in 1941.

Outside France wines that carry the name Chablis are often not true Chablis, they may be a French wine made from Colombard or the production of Australia, America, New Zealand or South America.

Locals are understandably protective of the reputation of true Chablis and plenty is produced. The vineyards cover approximately 2,300 hectares and the soil is largely limestone, ideal for growing Chardonnay. What is not so ideal is the climate with freezing winters and inadequate summers. Authentic Chablis is very much in demand and in a good vintage can be excellent.

Wines from Chablis