May 27, 2021 is #chardonnay day and what better way to celebrate then with a bottle of Chablis?!
Wait. What? Chablis? That slightly sweet, white wine from a jug that my aunt used to bring to family picnics!?!
Uh, no!
Nothing against good ‘ole Carlo Rossi but we are talking about the real stuff here; from northern France, the tip of the Burgundy region, just two hours or so southeast of Paris.
Wine pros often use terms like “chiseled”, “steely” and “racy” to describe these crisp, cool-climate white wines which are made from 100% chardonnay!
What is so special about Chablis?
Well, for starters, the soil that makes up its most famous vineyards is a mix of clay and an ancient type of limestone that dates back over 150 years to the Kimmeridgian era. It is largely derived from the decomposition of many species of shellfish which thrived in a tropical sea that once covered this part of the world.
While this body of water receded long ago, the limestone soil left behind is partly responsible for perhaps the purest expression of the Chardonnay grape you’ll find anywhere in the world.
Now, if big, oaky, buttery, California Chardonnay is your thing, that is great, BUT you are not likely to find what you are looking for in the chardonnays of Chablis. With their high acidity and green apple character, Chablis wines are refreshing whites that pair great with fish and shellfish, grilled veggies, chicken or as an aperitif.
No matter which part of the world you choose to enjoy yours from, Happy Chardonnay Day to you!
Here are a few Chablis wines we currently have in stock at Bodega:
2016 Domaine Savary Chablis $27.99
Crisp, racy and mouthwatering...citrus and white flowers!
2018 Vignoble Dampt Chablis Tradition $29.99
Sleek and lean; granny smith apples and lime zest
2016 William Fevre Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre Premier Cru $65.99
Considered one of the best Premier Cru vineyards, Montee de Tonnerre never disappoints! Fevre’s 2016 is intensely mineral while also structured, ripe and rich.
93 points Robert Parker
2018 William Fevre Vaudésir Grand Cru $72.99
Of the 7 Grand Cru vineyards in Chablis, Vaudésir may be the most expressive. Fevre’s impressive 2018 shows ripe apple and pear notes with underlying citrus fruit.
95 points from Vinous
**Point scores are given by wine professionals to reflect a wine’s standing against similar wines within its general price point.
**We generally consult scores and notes from Vinous, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter,
and James Suckling.