La Chablisienne Saint-Bris Sauvignon Blanc 2015
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Wong
Wilfred
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Zippy and fresh, the 2015 La Chablisienne Saint-Bris shows that the Chablis region is not always just about Chardonnay—this AOC is a few kilometers southwest of the Chablis AOC. The wine exhibits dried herbs, tart apple, and citrus flavors. Its crisp finish pairs it nicely with raw oysters. (Tasted: October 27, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
Chablis, half way between Paris and Beaune, forms the real gateway to Burgundy ’s treasure-house of wines. The vineyards, lying on both sides of the River Serein, cover 6,800 hectares (some 17,000 acres) in 20 villages. Of the 4,700 hectares in production, La Chablisienne alone represents nearly 25% and produces every one of the Chablis appellations.
The production of the whole vineyard reaches 250 000 hectolitres per annum. Chablis is therefore thefirst producer of white wine in Burgundy. The wines are made from a single grape variety, the Chardonnay which finds in the soil of Chablis the matter for its superb fineness.
Our winery groups nearly 300 winegrowers to produce the great white wines of Chablis. These wines reflect the utmost care our winegrowers devote to the cultivation of their vineyards and the commitment our winemakers bring to revealing the heart and soul of the wines. It is this subtle harmony between the grower in the vineyards, the technical advisor and the winemaker which bestows on our wines their much sought-after distinction.