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Chablis
Chablis is a specific type of Chardonnay that comes from the northernmost
region of Burgundy, France. While respected for its unique aroma and taste,
this wine has endured many hardships over the centuries with countless
vines lost to wars, fires and frost before regaining its prominence in the 1950s.
Most Chablis are not aged in oak and are instead fermented in stainless steel
tanks to create a lighter-bodied wine. Chablis are often fruity and dry with a
refreshing acidity more prominent than other Chardonnays. It can exhibit
flavors of green apple and lemon. Chablis often takes on distinct features of
its surrounding soil and is renowned for its elegant “flinty” characteristics.
Suggested food pairings:
White meat
Curry
Grilled fish
Shellfish
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