📜 Petit Chablis
A simple, fresh white wine from Chardonnay grown on the outskirts of Chablis.
Petit Chablis is a simple, fresh white wine made from Chardonnay. It is produced on the edges of the Chablis area, in northern Burgundy, France. The name is protected as a geographical indication of the European Union and is listed in the eAmbrosia register.
It belongs to the zone called Chablis and Grand Auxerrois. The vineyards here lie on younger and less chalky soils than in Chablis itself. So the wine is lighter, with a simpler, fresher taste, and usually costs less.
The wine is still, meaning without bubbles. It is most often dry, with high acidity and notes of green apple and lemon. It is usually not aged in oak, to keep it fresh. It is drunk young.
Petit Chablis is the simplest level in the Chablis family. Above it stand Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru. For a beginner it is a handy way to meet the style without spending much.
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Chablis and Grand Auxerrois
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Chardonnay
- Wines
- 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Petit Chablis?
A simple, fresh white wine from Chardonnay, from the edges of the Chablis area in northern Burgundy.
How is Petit Chablis different from Chablis?
It is lighter and simpler, the vineyards lie on less chalky soils, and the price is usually lower.
Which grape is used for Petit Chablis?
Chardonnay.
Similar
📜 Chablis Grand Cru · 📜 Vézelay · 📜 Chablis · 📜 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet · 📜 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet · 📜 Saint-Bris
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.