Chablis, once a blanket term for cheap, dry white wine, often found in a jug and used for cooking, is much more than that, and the rest of the world is finally starting to notice.

France has always held a special place in their hearts for Chablis. The terroir found in the Northeastern corner of Burgundy produces a chardonnay that is like nothing else. With a bracing acidity and briny minerality, this expression of the varietal will have people second guessing everything they thought they knew about Chardonnay. 

The cool climate in the Chablis region is a large part of what makes the wine so unique, the style is lean and only hints at the fruit and floral notes known to the grape. The region also used to be a sea bed, so the fossilized seashells and ancient marine life skeletons, along with the chalky soil contribute to the salinity and minerality that no other terroir can recreate. This crisp, clean wine needs no other influence, so rarely sees any oak aging. The winemakers allow its true character to shine through.

2018 was a beautiful vintage, with wonderful weather to help produce high quality yields. Domaine William Fevre is a producer known to respect the region and the grapes, while helping the wine to express itself and highlighting the citrus, crisp apple and white flower notes found in chardonnay along with the cool, raciness known to Chablis. 

Pairing notes: Oysters were born to go with a glass of Chablis. The acidity can also help balance a rich, creamy dish like Chicken Picatta or New England Clam Chowder.