Chablis France • Private Wine Tasting and Tour of Chablis
We tour the vineyards and town of Chablis, dating back to Roman times and enjoy a private wine tasting at a renowned winemaker such as the family-run Domaine Régnard, which makes the most of the region’s wonderful local terroir to produce high quality wines.
Chablis
On the banks of the River Serein, Chablis is a pretty little village. Called the Golden Gate of Burgundy, it is famous the world over for its white wines. Visitors enter through the turreted towers of the Porte Noël gateway, opening on to narrow stone streets and houses dating from the 14th to 16th century.
St-Martin's collegiate church, started in 1160, was one of the first French churches of Gothic design. It is the miniature copy of the cathedral of Sens.
St-Martin was known as the patron saint of travelers. According to tradition, Joan of Arc nailed down one of her horse's shoes to pay tribute to the famous saint whose relics had been kept in the city of Chablis. The hospice or Hôtel Dieu dates from the 12th century.
The Petit Pontigny is a set of buildings, surrounded by walls, that is the center of all festivities and ceremonies of Chablis and its famous vineyards. The cellar, dating from the 12th century, is now the only original building of what was once the property of the monks of Pontigny.
The St-Cosme priory was built in the 12th century by the monks of the Premontré order. It is said that Joan of Arc slept there, one night in February of 1429, on her way to Chinon.
Chablis Wine Region
Chablis produces the white wine of the same name, one of the most famous in France. The district grows no red grapes. Northernmost in the region of Burgundy, Chablis vineyards must be protected from frost by windmills, sprinkler systems and oil burners.
Chablis Wine
Chablis wine is often imitated, but the imitations rarely resemble the real thing. Grown on limestone, Chablis is a crisp, steely white with flinty mineral flavors. It is brisk, fruity, and very dry, with a refreshing acidity. There are four levels:
1. Grand Cru Chablis, the highest rating available, has been given to seven vineyards. These wines are rich and dry with a combination of butter, nuts and minerals.
2. Grands crus may be matured in oak. Premier Cru designation has been given to 30-odd vineyards in various towns around Chablis. They account for about one-quarter of production.
3. Chablis, without any other designation on the label, means a wine from any of the parishes in the Chablis district.
4. Petit Chablis is a light, less alcoholic wine made in the outlying parts of the district.
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Chablis France • Chablis Wine Tasting in the Burgundy Wine Region | European Waterways
Chablis Wine Tasting in the Burgundy Wine Region. On the banks of the River Serein, Chablis is a pretty little village. Called the Golden Gate of Burgundy, it is famous the world over for its white wines. Visitors enter through the turreted towers of the Porte Noël gateway, opening on to narrow stone streets and houses dating from the 14th to 16th century. St-Martin's collegiate church, started in 1160, was one of the first French churches of Gothic design. It is the miniature copy of the cathedral of Sens
St-Martin was known as the patron saint of travelers. According to tradition, Joan of Arc nailed down one of her horse's shoes to pay tribute to the famous saint whose relics had been kept in the city of Chablis. The hospice or Hôtel Dieu dates from the 12th century. The Petit Pontigny is a set of buildings, surrounded by walls, that is the center of all festivities and ceremonies of Chablis and its famous vineyards. The cellar, dating from the 12th century, is now the only original building of what was once the property of the monks of Pontigny. The St-Cosme priory was built in the 12th century by the monks of the Premontré order. It is said that Joan of Arc slept there, one night in February of 1429, on her way to Chinon.
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Burgundy Wine Trip 2018 - Chablis, Beaune, Meursault
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Discover The Chablis Wine Region
Chablis is a small town in the region of Burgundy, France, which is considered as one the most famous names in the world of wine. Learn more about why the Chablis terroir is so different from the rest of Burgundy and why the Chablis white wine production is one of the finest on earth.
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A Regional Slurp from Chablis, Burgundy in France. We taste through entry-level Chablis AOC and Premier Cru to find out the major differences.
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