Welcome to Chablis: Golden Gate of Burgundy
Here are some of our favorite wineries in and around town:
- Cellar Hours: Open Monday to Saturday from 10h00 to 18h00, preferably by appointment to facilitate their organization.
- This
small, family-run estate honors simplicity, authenticity, and
sharing. The domaine carries out the work of the vineyard, the
vinification of its wines as well as the bottling. Known for producing
exceptional Vaudésir Grand Cru and Premier Cru Chablis wines.
- It is also possible to personalize the bottle label! Great for a gift.
Domaine Jean et Sébastien Dauvissat
- Cellar Hours: Open all year round from Monday to Saturday from 9h00 to 12h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00, and Sunday by appointment.
- Known
for producing exceptional Grand Cru and Premier Cru Chablis wines, this
is where Amina's brother Mustapha works! Amina also worked for them
too.
- Cellar Hours: Typically open from 09h00 to 12h00 and 14h00 to 18h00 (Monday to Saturday) and by appointment.
- Known for producing exceptional Grand Cru and Premier Cru Chablis wines, this estate offers informative tours and tastings.
- Cellar Hours: Usually open from 09h00 to 12h00 and 14h00 to 18h00 (Monday to Saturday) and by appointment.
- Explore their historic cellars and taste their range of Chablis wines, including some from the prized Grand Cru vineyards.
- Cellar Hours: Typically open from 12h00 and 14h00 to 17h30 (Monday to Saturday) and by appointment.
- Known for its traditional winemaking methods, this family-owned estate offers guided tours and tastings in a charming setting.
- Cellar Hours: Generally open from 09h00 to 12h00 and 14h00 to 18h00 (Monday to Saturday) and by appointment.
- As a cooperative winery, La Chablisienne offers an extensive range of Chablis wines, making it a great place to sample a wide selection.
- Cellar Hours: Typically open from 09h00 to 12h00 and 14h00 to 17h00 (Monday to Saturday) and by appointment.
- This small, family-run estate is known for its organic and biodynamic practices. Enjoy personalized tastings and discover their elegant Chablis wines.
These wineries may offer a more intimate and personalized wine-tasting experience, allowing you to explore Chablis from a different perspective.
Explore the Yonne Wine Tourism Route, which crosses around ten typical villages and brings together four exceptional terroirs: Auxerrois, Chablisien, Tonnerrois, Jovinien and Vézelien. Just 1.5 hours from Paris, it offers an exotic experience combining tastings with passionate winemakers, walks on foot, by bike or on horseback in the heart of the vineyards, and cultural discoveries (museums, castles, local heritage)
Let's talk about our terroir
The Chablis terroir is characterized by its purity, freshness, and minerality, making Chardonnay wines that are highly regarded for their elegance and ability to reflect the unique geological and climatic features of the region. It's a prime example of how terroir can profoundly influence the character of wines.
History
- Chablis has a rich winemaking history dating back to Roman times, with the region's viticultural heritage evolving over centuries.
Soil
- The hallmark of Chablis is its Kimmeridgian soil, a mix of limestone, clay, and fossilized oyster shells. This unique soil composition imparts a distinctive minerality to the wines.
Wine Characteristics
- Chablis wines are known for their purity, elegance, and a characteristic flinty, mineral quality. The wines range from unoaked, and range from fresh Petit Chablis, to Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines with complex aging potential.
Vineyard Classification
- Chablis boasts seven Grand Cru vineyards and numerous Premier Cru sites, each with its unique characteristics. Grand Cru wines, such as Les Clos and Vaudésir (this is where we get our name!), are considered the pinnacle of Chablis.
Winemaking Tradition
- Traditional winemaking in Chablis often involves fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit and the minerality of the terroir.