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La Chablisienne – France’s Great Dry Chardonnay |
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Chablis Is A Common Term, But A Rare Wine One of the most famous white wines in the world, Chablis originates in the northernmost vineyards of the Burgundy region of France. It is also the name of a town, and an appellation – a strictly delimited wine-producing area of approximately 7,500 acres. Chablis wines are all made from Chardonnay grapes and they enjoy the added benefits of:
A chalky subsoil called “Kimmeridgian Chalk,” which gives Chablis wines their unique
refreshing, crisp quality A cooler climate where a relatively late harvest is needed to ensure grapes with ample fruit to
balance crisp acidity. A very limited use of oak; one of the main differences between authentic Chablis and most other
Chardonnay wines. The majority of Chablis wines are vinified and aged in stainless steel vats, which preserve the pure,
intrinsic flavors of Chardonnay grown in Chablis. At the Premier Cru and Grand Cru levels some oak is sparingly
used. The Unique Strengths Of La Chablisienne:
La Chablisienne was founded in 1923. The group now represents over 300 of the finest vineyard
owners who control one-third of the total production of Chablis. Today, La Chablisienne is one of the largest and most respected producers of Chablis. La Chablisienne produces wines from the best vineyards. These include offerings from Grands
Crus, Premiers Crus. Chablis, and Petit Chablis. La Chablisienne wines are uncommonly cared for beginning in the vineyards where:
Growers are paid on a sliding scale according to the quality of the grapes. Only top
quality grapes are used. All grapes are pressed at each domain to maintain the individual flavor of that parcel. All this results in refreshing and delicious interpretations of Chardonnay that consistently receive among the highest ratings in the US and Europe, with frequent scores in the 90’s. For more info, visit www.lachablisienne.com. |
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