Chablis with your Oyster Stuffing

November 11, 10:40 AMAtlanta Wine ExaminerJacqueline Chambliss

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Chablis

Chablis in a glass

Chablis is not just a wine, it’s a place. Situated in the northernmost area of Burgundy, France, it produces some the most uniquely refreshing, neutrally elegant, wines that will pair well with your holiday meals. Some may not know this, but Chablis is actually the Chardonnay grape. Chardonnay is one of the most versatile wine grapes around. When grown in cool climates, in limestone predominant soil, the way Chablis is, it takes on a more subdued, almost tart apple, and green fruit flavor, with loads of acidity and earthiness. Most Chablis is un-oaked, so the essence of the grape grown in this area shows through. It’s the shear opposite of what a warmer climate Chardonnay would taste like, big, bold, and buttery, which would not pair well with your oyster stuffing. Try different levels of Chablis this season; basic Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, or if your really intrigued, Chablis Grand Cru. You’ll notice the difference with each, each wine being more complex than the other. Here a little lesson on Chablis by Janis Robinson, MW:

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