What is Chablis 1er cru?

Chablis Premier Cru is a classification of the Chablis white wine appellation of Burgundy, in northern-central France.

Is 1er cru the same as Grand Cru?

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What does 1er cru mean Burgundy?

Burgundy. Burgundy can be a complex region to understand. Yet, its classification system is relatively simple. Grand Cru is the top dog, while the tier just below it is named Premier Cru. A cru in Burgundy designates a high-quality vineyard.

What does 1er mean in wine?

Premier cru
For Burgundy wine, the term is applied to classified vineyards, with Premier cru being the second highest classification level, below that of grand cru and above the basic village AOCs. For Burgundy wines, the terms premier cru (abbreviated 1er cru) are usually kept rather than being translated into English.

How many grand crus are in Chablis?

seven Chablis Grand Crus
From west to east (or left to right, when looking at a map), the seven Chablis Grand Crus are Bougros, Preuses, Vaudésir, Grenouilles, Valmur, Les Clos, and Blanchot.

Do you refrigerate Chablis?

Store Chablis in a cool place, away from direct light and away from any source of heat. Store the bottle in a horizontal position, to keep the cork moist. Dry corks might let the oxygen in and spoil the wine. Do not store Chablis in the fridge.

Is Chablis a Burgundy wine?

The influence of geology in the case of Chablis is so powerful that it may even overcome the characteristics of the chardonnay grape. Consider that Chablis, though it is classified as part of Burgundy, is in fact nearer to Sancerre than it is to the Côte de Beaune, where most other great white Burgundies come from.