Wines from Chablis 1er Cru

The vineyards of Chablis Premier Cru have seen an expansion to around 850Ha in recent years, spread across almost 40 Climats, with the best Premier Cru sites planted on the more acidic Kimmeridge limestone, pockets of which are scattered around the many hills surrounding the town. Like the Grand Cru’s, the finest vineyards such as Montée du Tonnerre, Montmains, Vaillons and Cote de Lechet etc all rest on finer terroir, with better aspect and positioning. As with everything else in Burgundy, the producer is key – the top growers limit yields, manage vineyards to express the Chardonnay grape to perfection and strive to make unique and ageworthy wines.