chablis
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| region | Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Yonne | |
| Arrondissement | Auxerre | |
| Canton | Chablis (main town) | |
| Community association | Chablis Villages et Terroirs | |
| Coordinates | 47 ° 49 ′ N , 3 ° 48 ′ E | |
| height | 126-311 m | |
| surface | 38.83 km 2 | |
| Residents | 2,274 (January 1, 2017) | |
| Population density | 59 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Post Code | 89800 | |
| INSEE code | 89068 | |
| Website | http://www.chablis.net/ | |
Chablis is a commune in the French department of Yonne ( Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region ) near Auxerre and Pontigny . The community has 2274 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2017), has an area of 38.83 km² and is 140 meters above sea level. Chablis lies on the banks of the Serein River .
Viticulture in Chablis
See also the main article Chablis (wine region) .
The Chablis is also the northernmost wine-growing region in Burgundy . Only Chardonnay is grown on the limestone slopes. The vineyards are spread over Chablis and 19 neighboring communities. Currently, of the 6,834 hectares of approved land, 4,500 hectares are planted. The wine produced is marketed under the name Chablis. It is fruity, dry and has a refreshing acidity. Chablis is mostly green-gold in color. In 2002 the production volume totaled 264,175 hectoliters.
Despite the very well-known name, the growing area almost disappeared after 1961; In 1957 and 1961, most of the vines were destroyed by late frosts. Most of the destroyed stocks were not renewed as the danger of late frost in Chablis is acute at all times. In addition, the workload in the vineyard was very high due to the steep slopes . It was only the development of new systems to protect the vines from late frost and increasing mechanization that led to a rethink among the winemakers and thus to new plantings.
There are four different quality levels, each of which is assigned different appellations (AOCs). The gradations were based on the different quality of the soils and the microclimate:
- The lowest quality level is the Petit Chablis appellation . These wines have a more pronounced acidity than those of the other appellations and are less storable. In 2002, 36,194 hectoliters were produced on 623.56 hectares.
- The medium quality level, the AOC Chablis , has by far the largest share of total production with 178,483 hl on 3,014 ha.
- It is followed by the Chablis Premiers Crus . A total of 79 parcels with an area of 766 hectares are grouped into 17 climats ( locations ). The wines are more aromatic than the simple Chablis; the yield is limited to max. 50 hl / ha restricted. In 2002, 44,164 hl were produced. The best-known locations are Fourchaume , Montée de Tonnerre , Mont de Milieu , Forêt , Butteaux , Côte de Léchet and Vaillons . Premiers Crus mature in the cellar for about five years.
- The highest category is the Chablis Grands Crus . The names of the seven Grand Cru vineyards are Blanchot (13.14 ha), Les Clos (26.96 ha), Valmur (12.89 ha), Grenouilles (9.38 ha), Vaudesir (16.83), Les Preuses (11.81 ha) and Bougros (15.86 ha). The eighth - unofficial -, Grand Cru La Moutonne (2.35 hectares) is practically within Vaudesir and is a monopoly of Domaine Long-Depaquit. The GC wines have a higher alcohol content than the Premiers Crus. The Grand Cru wines should be stored for between 8 and 15 years so that they can develop their full quality. The total harvest in 2002 was 5,184 hectoliters.
Although the wines from Chablis are all made from the Chardonnay grape variety, they are still very variable because the winemakers use very different methods to develop the wines. Most ferment the grape juice in steel tanks, while others prefer new or used barrique barrels .
religion
Community partnerships
- Oberwesel on the Middle Rhine , Germany since 1961
- Ferrières (Belgium)
Sons and daughters of the church
- Jean-Joseph Grillot (1708–1765), theologian
- Marie-Louise Butzig (1944–2017), soccer player
- Bruno Sotty (* 1949), racing car driver
