Pure Chablis Masterclass in Victoria
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Chablis
LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Why Grape Varieties Came to Have Fixed Descriptions
Why Grape Varieties Came to Have Fixed Descriptions For much of European wine history, a buyer ordered Chablis or Sancerre; the grape names Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc usually remained unstated. Someone choosing Pauillac was expected to know that Cabernet Sauvignon would probably have an important role, although the label did not need to say so. … Read more
LEARNING ABOUT WINE: A Walk Through White Burgundy
A Walk Through White Burgundy: Vineyards, History, and Change Vines were growing in Burgundy during the Gallo-Roman period, although the surviving evidence does not establish when they first arrived or which grapes were planted. By the early Middle Ages, vineyards had become important to religious communities and secular landowners because wine was required for worship, … Read more
LEARNING ABOUT WINE: Chablis The History of Wine Production
Chablis: The History of Wine Production Chablis sits in northern Burgundy, in the Yonne along the Serein, geographically distinct from the Côte d’Or villages to the south. That position has always shaped the work. Chablis is cool, exposed, and vulnerable in ways that force wine production to be organized around risk as much as around … Read more
Focus on the 2026 vintage in Bourgogne
Bourgogne Prepares for an Early 2026 Vintage As canopy work intensifies and winegrowers struggle to keep pace with the rapid growth of the vines, Bourgogne is once again preparing for an August harvest. This year, the growing season is once again moving at an accelerated pace. Unseasonably warm, rainy weather in February triggered an early … Read more
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation.
Kim Uncorked: Welcome to my weekly wine recommendation. Hi, I’m Kim, a passionate lover of wine, food, and any experience that brings the two together! In this weekly blog post, I share my thoughts on a wine that I’ve recently purchased from one of our local independent wine merchants. If you’d like to know more … Read more
The Bourgogne Wine Board receives €700,000 to preserve winegrowing heritage
This project is jointly supported by other French wine regions.
Chablis Celebrates Its New Vintage on October 25-26
A convivial celebration at the crossroads of terroir, gastronomy, and wine culture.
Apprentice Dinner Vol. 5 at Chambar – a review
Everything well prepared, beautifully presented, and best of all, truly delicious well crafted dishes.
Discovering the Essence of Chablis with Mark Shipway at L’Abbatoir
Chablis is renowned for its distinct and highly esteemed white wines.