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On either side of the Serein valley, the Petit-Chablis appellation d'origine contrôlée was instituted in 1944. It forms one of the crowns of the Chablis region in the Yonne department. This appellation can be produced in all the communes of the Chablis vineyards.

Petit-Chablis wines cultivate aromas of white flowers mixed with citrus notes on a mineral background. Occasional hints of peach and white fruit are also present. The palate is generally lively and light, with well-balanced acidity. This enthusiastic attack is followed by a pleasant roundness. Its breath of iodine is typical of the region. Its fatness is matched by its freshness to offer the palate a persistent, perfectly composed sensation. Petit-Chablis is best enjoyed young, but two years is ideal. Lovers of Petit-Chablis will particularly appreciate the crus offered by Domaine William Fèvre or La Chablisienne.

Petit Chablis: a great white wine

Petit Chablis white wine benefits from an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. It's a wine from the northern part of Burgundy. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this wine has a brilliant light-gold color. Green highlights can be discerned.

On the nose, Petit Chablis reveals aromas of white flowers such as acacia and hawthorn, combined with citrus notes of grapefruit and lemon. A mineral background enhances this festival of subtle flavors. Notes of white fruit, such as peach, are not uncommon.

On the palate, Petit Chablis is lively and light. A subtle alliance! It then brings a frank roundness to the palate. The fatty aspect leaves a delightfully persistent fruity sensation. Iodized aromas can still characterize Petit Chablis, which flourishes in vineyards far from the coast.

Petit Chablis is a dry white wine that can be categorized as a still wine, i.e. one that doesn't form bubbles when the bottle is opened. There is no bubbling stage.

The perfect match for Petit Chablis

The iodized aromas of this Petit Chablis white wine are perfect with seafood. It's also a perfect accompaniment to goat's cheese, fruity Gruyère and, why not, bold Gouda. Petit Chablis can be served as an aperitif or to accompany summer salads, which will subtly blend greens and sparkling fruit.

The ideal serving temperature for Petit Chablis is 13°C. For wine lovers, we recommend you enjoy it in a Burgundy white wine glass. Don't pour more than 10 cl, so you can experience every note and aroma of Petit Chablis.

Geographical features and climatic conditions

Petit Chablis white wine comes from the vineyards of Chablis and Grand Auxerrois. The production area reached 1,100 hectares in 2018.

The vineyards flourish at the top of the slopes or on the beginnings of the plateau, at an average altitude of between 230 and 280 meters, on either side of the verdant Serein valley. The soil is chalky to silty, and sandy in places.

In terms of climate, this valley enjoys a temperate-oceanic climate with continental tendencies. Sunshine levels in the Chablis vineyards are slightly lower than the national average.

AOC Petit Chablis

This Appellation d'Origine Controlée has existed since 1944. It covers vineyards on both sides of the Serein valley in the Yonne département. Petit Chablis rubs shoulders with other AOCs such as Chablis Grand Cru and Village Chablis Premier Cru.

Of all Chablis wines, Petit Chablis accounts for around 19% of production. It also benefits from the European label Appellation d'Origine Protégée - AOP.

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