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Wine Description
The Story
Chablis is in the northern part of Burgundy, half way between Dijon and Paris.
The continental climate (very cold in winter and hot in the summer with frosts in spring) and the marly limestone soils combine to mould the unique character of Chablis wines.
About 3 500 hectares are planted (including 856 ha of Premiers and Grands crus) with Chardonnay.
Grapes are harvested by hand and put in small cases in order not to damage the fruits. T...
Wine Information
If the first few months of winter 2014 were milder and damper than usual, February and March were notable for the persistence of a dry, cold spell. The end of winter was harsh, and April was exceptionally warm. These temperatures, combined with healthy levels of rainfall, ensured rapid budbreak. The vines grew fast, keeping growers busy in the first few months of the growth cycle. There was a heatwave in June, with temperatures far higher than...
Vintage 2015
The 2015 Harvest by Clive Coates MW
The bad news is Chablis. In the early hours of Tuesday 1st September a severe storm hit the Chablis area. From Irancy up to the grands crus of Blanchots and Les Clos a swathe of hail – some hailstones as large as golf balls – has affected some 100 hectares of the vineyard. In all 97 mm of rain fell in six hours. The weather then cleared, threatening rot, and most growers rushed out to harvest before it wa...
