From which grape variety are almost all Chablis wines made?
Chablis wine have at least half a degree less alcohol by volume and tend to have less aromatics and intensity in flavors. All Chablis is made 100% from the Chardonnay grape. Some wine experts, such as Jancis Robinson, believe that the wine from Chablis is one of the "purest" expressions of the varietal character of Chardonnay, because of the simple style of winemaking favored in this region. Chablis winemakers want to emphasize the "terroir" of the calcareous soil and cooler climate that help maintain high acidity. Chablis wines are characterized by their greenish-yellow color and clarity. The racy, green apple-like acidity is
César (grape) César (grape) César is an ancient red wine grape from northern Burgundy. It makes dark, tannic wines that are softened by blending with Pinot noir. The name and the alternative of Romain refer to the tradition that César was brought to Burgundy by Roman legionaries. However DNA fingerprinting has shown that it is the result of a cross between Pinot noir and Argant. Argant is a Spanish grape that was certainly grown in the Jura in the 19th century. Almost all César is found northwest of Dijon towards Chablis in the "département" of Yonne. It is best known in the