The curious case of the missing “s” – A Chablis mystery
Chablis, pronounced cha-BLEE, is 100% Chardonnay. The grapes prosper in north Burgundy, in the cool, semi-Mediterranean climate and clay-limestone soil, and from this perfect setting, the purest Chardonnay in the world is born.
Wood is sometimes used for aging at the higher-end, but most Chablis producers encourage the purity of their fruit with steel-tank or very-well used oak barrel fermentation. This gives Chablis its distinct taste which is gracefully fruity, crisp and textured. Tropical, rounded or oaky are never used as descriptors.
There are four Chablis appellations: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru. I tasted memorable wines from each.
There’s only one way to describe seafood and wine when perfectly paired, and that is divine. Whatever your catch of the day is, our COCOBOP/ Ocean Package of 4 carefully selected bottles of wine will take your sumptuous feast to the next level.
Regular Size:
1 bottle of Champagne for appetisers
1 bottle of French Chablis pairs well with shellfish, especially oysters
2 bottles of white wine for white fish, rich fish and seafood
Discovery Size
1 bottle of French Chablis pairs well with shellfish, especially oysters
1 bottle of Italian Pinot Grigio for white fish, rich fish and seafood
Winery: Corinne and JP Grossot
Vintage: 2017
Wine Type: White Wine
Organic/Biodynamic/Sustainable: Organic, Practising
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Grapes: Chardonnay
Bottle Size: 750mL
Style: Green and Flinty
Food Pairing: Pork, Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), Shellfish, Mild and soft cheese
Winery: William Fevre
Vintage: 2017
Wine Type: White Wine
Biodynamic/ Organic: Organic, Practising
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Grapes: Chardonnay
Bottle Size: 750mL
Style: Green and Flinty
Food Pairing: Shellfish, Crab & Lobster
