French wine Chablis classification. How to choose the best French wine

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What is French wine «wine»? Dry notice that it is made from grapes of Chardonnay – still nothing to say. The definition of "Burgundy" also makes a little clarity in the description of this wonderful drink. Let's try to figure this wine with character. If we say: «White, dry”, thus to humiliate “Chablis". It is more noble, refined and rich undertones, than wine, which in France is customary to prepare the sauces. So what is ‘Chablis" and how does it differ from "Chardonnay" (from which, indeed, is)? Will try to figure this out. And also to understand which wines «wine» valued more and what-less.Wines of Chablis

A Little history

Pushing the boundaries of his Empire to the North, the ancient Romans brought to the land of the Franks and the culture of wine production. They began to plant vines wherever possible, and quite cool climate with frequent vagaries of the weather they are not stopped. Burgundy was one of the regions that the Romans recognized suitable for growing grapes. Not yet appeared on the map of the city of Chablis and the surrounding hills harvest amber-green berries. It took another thousand years, and the French withdrew by breeding the grape variety Chardonnay. And here in the XII century, the monks of the Cistercian Abbey of Pontigny acknowledged that white wine is better reveals its bouquet shows elegance and delicacy, if the crop is harvested from the vines growing on the slopes near the town of Chablis. “:” - so dubbed local drink – has been so appreciated in the Middle ages that it was delivered to the Royal court. In the end, white wine «wine» became associated with all alcoholic drinks from Burgundy.White wine Chablis

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What is unique in this region?

Look at the map of this vast province. We see the region, has long been famous for wines. Saying "Burgundy" many French do red from Bon, a little sweet and tart Grena. But in the far North region which is a region of Yonne. Its soil is unique. Millions of years ago, then splashed the warm sea. Cretaceous sediments remaining in the soil give the wine a wonderful mineral note. However, the soils here are acidic, which also affects the taste of berries. The climate in the Yonne pretty cool for viticulture. To harvest, the sun should “catch”, protecting the vines from cold Northern winds. This possibility give a low, but still the hills around the town of Chablis. The vineyards cover the southern slopes above the banks of the river serein. Every autumn the streets of a small town flooded with visitors eager to sample and buy a drink from the new harvest. But how to choose the right bottle and not to lose?Wine classification

Wines «wine»: classification

The Land around the famous town is divided into four appellation. And although they produce white wine «wine» exclusively from Chardonnay, the origin of the hill is of great importance. The lowest-hierarchy - Petit Chablis. Vines in this category are grown on the outskirts of the region, on the plain. Wine «Petit Chablis" lives up to its name («Petit» French – small). This young, almost playing drink. It is wonderfully thirst quenching, the summer is considered. It is usually served in a jug (although it is often put on the table and in the bottle). A little higher in the hierarchy is just “Chablis". It is more interesting than the Petit, with pronounced acidity. It is kept for 1-3 years, but nothing wrong with a drink will not happen if the bottle uncork and ten years. AOP Premier Cru is located on the banks of the serein and in turn is subdivided into climate: Mont de milieu, montée de Tonnerre, Fourche, Water Wei, Forest, Manman, weyoun and the others. But the top of the hierarchy wines «wine» crowned Grand Cru. Small areas on the right Bank of the serein, miraculously rescued in the nineteenth century, from the invasion of phylloxera, provide berries for this class. Now let's talk about these categories in more detail.Wine Petit Chablis

Baby Chablis

Not wrinkle your nose disdainfully, if you are offered Petit Chablis. In the soil, where the vines grow this category, there is no marl, but there is limestone, but because of the mineral taste you provided. Wine «Petit Chablis" drink young. It has a green hue, the scent of new-mown hay, a pronounced sourness. It is called “summer drink”, because he is a good thirst quencher. This wine can be served as an aperitif. But experts say that the most successful Tandy – young Chablis with oysters or Escargot from the snails. You can serve it with soft cheeses-brie and Camembert. The "Petit Chablis" there is one interesting thing: Vieilles Vignes. These two words on the label mean that the wine is made from vintage old, 25-year-old vines. The acidity in this wine are smoother and taste sweeter.

Category Chablis

White wine «wine”, in contrast to many bright Burgundy based on Chardonnay not aged in oak barrels. It is believed that contact with such a characteristic wood harm the delicate mineral taste. So it is kept in stainless steel vats. Dry, but not sharp, it is perfect for seafood and snails. It looks nice in support of meats. After five years of aging, the wine «wine» whitedry reveals its bouquet, and its green eye starts to wink. The drink loses its aggressiveness, sour Apple and citrus turning to honey notes with a chalky hue.the Wine Chablis Premier CRU

Premier Cru

Wine "Chablis Premier CRU” produce a total of thirty plots. The value of this appellation is more complex and persistent bouquet, which acts as the dominant note of acacia honey. The hints of fruit and an almost imperceptible hint of iodine (Hello from a long-vanished sea) complement the taste picture. A sommelier argue what the climate is better. Many agree that this is a côte de Lesha, Butte, fauré and montée de Tonnerre. This wine «wine» reviews recommended to drink not before the five-year aging period. Then in the drink clearly show through and hints of hazelnut. This wine is served as an aperitif – too expensive. It accompanies main dishes of white meat, poultry, fish. Sometimes you can afford to submit it to the meats, but very refined, for example, foie Gras.Wine Chablis France

"Chablis Grand CRU"

The Vineyards this category is a small area (only three percent of all lands a nice town). They are all on the right Bank of the serein, in the South-Western slope of the hills. The climate there is more conducive to winemaking. The drink is very expensive because the crop of berries small (compared to other apelaciones), and the production process is long. The earth is divided into climate control: Vodezir, Valmur, Prez, Grenouille, Clos, Blanchot and Bouguereau. But no matter what wine «wine» categories "Grand CRU" you would not have acquired, this is always a great choice. Terroir makes them special, because in the soil a lot of clay-rocky colluvia, which gives the drink determination. This wine many producers aged 8-15 years, and sometimes – in oak barrels. The taste is perfect. Soft, harmonious, rounded, with a long train. The dominant note in a rich and unforgettable bouquet stands… the smell of gun flint. Considered the best climate of the Clos. The wine from there is the flavor of the real cannon powder.Wine Chablis dry white

California Chablis?

People versed in French wines, you know that in this country there is a strict “the control of designation of origin" (AOC). This allows you to get confident that a bottle of Chablis, purchased, was filled with drink, produced in the distilleries of the same name of the town. And although Chardonnay is grown in many places, and the production technology can be copied, all the same, the acidity of the soil, marl and limestone found in the subsoil, and climate to borrow is impossible. However, enterprising Americans produced their wine «wine». France angry, because in the mild California climate Chardonnay gives a more sweet berry. And because the wine is very different from the original. In the North of Burgundy, the vine enters into combat with cold winds, rainy summers and early frosts, but the drink comes out with a bold acidity. But in America, California “wine” came to the court and even went into great literature. For example, it was referred to by “witches of Eastwick" John Updike.

How to drink wine «wine»

Whatever appellation belonged to a drink from the North of Burgundy, his need to savor cold. "Petit Chablis" drink young. No point in keeping it long because with age, the wine acquires the smell of wool. But more titled "Chablis" it should hold. Chablis reveals its best qualities in the fourth year. Premier Cru gives caramel and honeyed notes after aging in three to eight years. "Grand CRU" reaches the Zenith of his fame only ten. By purchasing wine from the manufacturer, keep in mind that the most successful drink after a hot summer. It's 1990, 1992, 1996-2000


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