How long can you keep Chablis Premier Cru?
A Petit Chablis can be enjoyed after two years and a Chablis can also be enjoyed in its youth, or be kept for five years or more. A Chablis Premier Cru is a delight between five and 10 years of age. And as for Chablis Grand Cru, this can be enjoyed from 10-12 years after harvest and beyond, depending on the vintage.
How many premier crus are there in Chablis?
40
There are 40 named Chablis Premier Cru climats (vineyard sites), mostly located on the slopes of the Serein river valley near the historic town of Chablis. Many have a number of sub-vineyards (called lieux-dits in French) within them, bringing the total number of named Chablis Premier Cru vineyards to around 80.
Is Chablis Premier Cru oaked?
Chablis is typically fermented in stainless steel to retain freshness and minerality. Some may be fermented in large, old oak barrels that do not impart any oak notes into the wine. At the Premier Cru level the wine will typically spend some time in large oak barrels.
What is the difference between a Chablis and a Petit Chablis?
The difference between Chablis and Petit Chablis is the quality of the soil and how much sun the vines get.” Contrary to popular opinion Petit Chablis it not ‘lesser Chablis’ or second rate Chablis, it is fresher, lighter, less complex for easy drinking.
Is Chablis age worthy?
Wines from the main Chablis appellation deliver citrus, pear, and strong mineral notes derived from the area’s chalky-white Kimmeridgian limestone soils. They can be enjoyed young or be kept for five years or more.
What are the 7 grand crus of Chablis?
The Chablis Grand Cru appellation comprises seven Climats: Blanchot, Bougros, Les Clos, Grenouilles, Preuses, Valmur, and Vaudésir. It is mainly produced in the village of Chablis, but also at Fyé and Poinchy. A crystalline greenish-gold, with age its noble hue evolves to a light yellow.
Is Chablis ever oaked?
Chablis (“Shah-blee”) is a Chardonnay making wine region in the northwest corner of Burgundy, France. Unlike other Chardonnay wines, Chablis rarely uses oak-aging, resulting in a very different style and taste profile. It’s because of Chablis’ renown that the unoaked Chardonnay style is popular worldwide.
Which is better premier cru or Grand Cru?
Yet, its classification system is relatively simple. Grand Cru is the top dog, while the tier just below it is named Premier Cru. A cru in Burgundy designates a high-quality vineyard. Often, they’re split into parcels owned by different wineries or estates.