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The appellation "Chablis" like the name "Champagne" is a limited appellation, and the official right to call wine Chablis is restricted to 19 communities in Burgundy covering an area 20 kilometers wide and 15 long.

The approximately 10,000 acres that make up the appellation are ranked according to four classifications - most notably the Grand Cru Chablis, which is produced only in seven vineyards; and Premier Cru Chablis, grown in 40 vineyards.

Chablis vineyards are found on the steeper hillsides and Petit Chablis on the lower flat land.

For the connoisseur, the mix of chalky limestone and clay - found only near the village of Chablis - produces a wine from the Chardonnay grape not quite like any other....

More information about Chablis wineries around the Web:

The Chablis Region of France and its Classifications - Cellarnotes breaks down the areas where Chablis is grown in France with a good explanation of the Grand Crus, Premier Crus, Chablis and Petit Chablis areas.

Burgundy- Chablis - Terroir France provides information on where Chablis is produced including the soils and cru information. They also add a bit of background on the tastes you can expect from a real Chablis and some of the cheeses that make a good match.

The Wines of Chablis - Chablis.net covers the wines, the vineyards, the town of Chablis and the history of the region and adds a section on the Chardonnay grape that is the basis of the world's finest Chablis wines.

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